Town Pop. 18,471

Living in Eastwood: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Eastwood comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Eastwood most outperforms the national norm: 64/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 43/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the NG16 postcode district, Eastwood ranks 4th. On healthcare specifically, Eastwood sits 11 points above the NG16 district figure of 53/100. That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG16 postcode district.

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Eastwood scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
96.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 526 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Shoplifting 300 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 282 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 154 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Public order 115 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 413 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 172 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 154 crimes
  3. 3 South Street 67 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 10.3 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
68
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
58
9 schools in area · 26 within 4km
8Good1Ungraded
  • Gilthill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Greasley Beauvale Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Hall Park AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Langley Mill Church of England Infant School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2026
    Good
  • Lawrence View Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Springbank AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Florence Nightingale AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Priory Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Aldercar Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
64
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre5.6 mi
Kings Mill Hospital7.6 mi
Royal Derby Hospital10.8 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
3 GP surgeries in area 7 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity2,220 patients per GP
3dentists4pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
99
Full fibre (FTTP)85.7%
available across Broxtowe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 385 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed2.5%Retired29.4%Student2.8%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.4%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary35.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.9%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership73%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Broxtowe · 2026-27
A £1,745
B £2,036
C £2,327
D £2,618
E £3,200
F £3,782
G £4,363
H £5,236
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
58
Langley Mill 1.5 mi
Ilkeston 2.5 mi
Bulwell 4.4 mi
J26 M1 3.1 mi
J26 M1 3.1 mi
J27 M1 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
59
Pubs & Bars Ample 20
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 23
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 13
Retail Shopping Ample 132
Takeaways Ample 29
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £225,000 150
Detached £264,500 68
Semi-detached £210,000 55
Terraced £160,000 25
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£144k £194k £244k £294k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Awsworth 59 1.8 mi away ⇄
Kimberley 56 1.8 mi away ⇄
Heanor 55 2.2 mi away ⇄
Shipley (Amber Valley) 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Brinsley and Underwood 54 2.3 mi away ⇄
Swingate 55 2.4 mi away ⇄
Nuthall and Watnall 69 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ilkeston 59 3.1 mi away ⇄
Jacksdale and Westwood 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Denby Common 57 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ironville 35 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hucknall 60 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eastwood a nice place to live?

Eastwood is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Eastwood is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Eastwood?

Eastwood has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 1,790 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Eastwood?

Among the top-rated schools in Eastwood are Gilthill Primary School, Greasley Beauvale Primary and Nursery School and Hall Park Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Eastwood in total.

What are house prices like in Eastwood?

The current median house price in Eastwood is £225,000, around 21% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £264,500, semi-detached £210,000, terraced £160,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%. There were 150 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Eastwood in context

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Postcode districts in Eastwood

NG16 55 ⇄

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