Town Pop. 4,996

Living in Edwinstowe: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Edwinstowe scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 44/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 32/100 against a town median of 47/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the NG21 postcode district. It scores 8 points above the NG21 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. Broadband (84) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG21 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
88.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 186 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 93 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 53 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Public order 18 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
other 72 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 38 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 38 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 36 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
72
Green Space 24
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
28
3 schools in area
2Good1Ungraded
  • King Edwin Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Mary's Church of England Primary School, EdwinstowePrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Thoresby Vale Primary AcademyPrimary
    Ungraded

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

Healthcare
44
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital7.4 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital8.3 mi
Queens Medical Centre16.2 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,712 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 137 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired32%Student2.8%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.4%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary29.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.3%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership76%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
Council tax Newark and Sherwood · 2026-27
A £1,788
B £2,086
C £2,384
D £2,682
E £3,278
F £3,874
G £4,470
H £5,364
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
36
Shirebrook 5.9 mi
Mansfield Woodhouse 6 mi
Mansfield 6.5 mi
J29 M1 10.8 mi
J29 M1 10.9 mi
J30 M1 11.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 19
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 16
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £232,500 52
Detached £335,000 21
Semi-detached £200,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£155k £228k £303k £376k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Rufford (Newark and Sherwood) 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
New Ollerton and Ollerton 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wellow (Newark and Sherwood) 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Meden Vale 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Eakring 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
Market Warsop 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bilsthorpe 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Kirton (Newark and Sherwood) 31 3.9 mi away ⇄
Forest Town 58 4.1 mi away ⇄
Church Warsop 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Walesby 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Rainworth 49 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Edwinstowe a nice place to live?

Edwinstowe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Edwinstowe is 50/100, 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 Edwinstowe?

Edwinstowe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 443 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Edwinstowe?

Among the top-rated schools in Edwinstowe are King Edwin Primary and Nursery School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Edwinstowe, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Edwinstowe in total.

What are house prices like in Edwinstowe?

The current median house price in Edwinstowe is £232,500, around 18% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £335,000, semi-detached £200,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 52 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Edwinstowe in context

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Postcode districts in Edwinstowe

NG21 42 ⇄
NG22 39 ⇄

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