Town Pop. 1,720

Living in Edwalton: Liveability Score 69/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Edwalton scores 69/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 68/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the NG12 postcode district, Edwalton ranks 2nd.

Notably, nothing falls below 44/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. The NG12 district averages 53/100, putting Edwalton 16 points above its own postcode area. On transport specifically, Edwalton sits 20 points above the NG12 district figure of 48/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG12 postcode district.

69
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
99.4 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 61 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Shoplifting 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Drugs 11 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Alford Road 22 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 19 crimes
  3. 3 Hawthorn Close 13 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 9 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
70
Green Space 43
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
58
10 schools in area · 25 within 4km
1Outstanding7Good2Ungraded
  • The West Bridgford SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Abbey Road Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Edwalton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Jesse Gray Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Pierrepont Gamston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Rosecliffe Spencer AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • West Bridgford Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Heymann Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Rushcliffe Spencer AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    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
61
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre3.1 mi
Kings Mill Hospital15.8 mi
Royal Derby Hospital15.9 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Gamston Medical Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity1,599 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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)60.8%
available across Rushcliffe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 127 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed3.1%Retired26.3%Student5.4%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54%Skilled & technical26.8%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.1%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership69.6%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax Rushcliffe · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band B
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
68
Nottingham 2.7 mi
Beeston 3.8 mi
Netherfield 3.9 mi
J26 M1 7.2 mi
J26 M1 7.4 mi
J25 M1 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £394,250 48
Detached £531,500 22
Semi-detached £335,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£248k £386k £528k £666k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

West Bridgford 74 1.1 mi away ⇄
Tollerton (Rushcliffe) 55 1.3 mi away ⇄
Gamston (Rushcliffe) 64 1.4 mi away ⇄
Bassingfield 59 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ruddington 64 1.8 mi away ⇄
Wilford 71 1.9 mi away ⇄
Normanton-on-the-Wolds 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Nottingham) 58 2.8 mi away ⇄
Keyworth 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cotgrave 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Stanton-on-the-Wolds 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Radcliffe on Trent 55 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Edwalton a nice place to live?

Yes, Edwalton is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Edwalton is 69/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Edwalton?

Edwalton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 171 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Edwalton?

Among the top-rated schools in Edwalton are The West Bridgford School, Abbey Road Primary School and Edwalton Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 10 rated schools in Edwalton in total.

What are house prices like in Edwalton?

The current median house price in Edwalton is £394,250, around 38% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £531,500, semi-detached £335,000. There were 48 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Edwalton

NG12 53 ⇄

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