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Living in Egmanton: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Egmanton scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Lifestyle falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Egmanton places 7th of 16 in the NG22 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 95 points separate broadband (98) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 68 points above the NG22 district's 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG22 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
516.9 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 28 crimes
↑ 372% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 750% above national average
Other crime 12 crimes
↑ 3270% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 863% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 313% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Maypole Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Ossington Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.817 · PM2.5 6.772 · PM10 12.112 µg/m³
73
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBassetlaw Hospital11 mi
Kings Mill Hospital14.5 mi
Lincoln County Hospital15.6 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
Nearest GP surgeryTuxford Medical Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity1,556 patients per GP
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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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed1.1%Retired32.6%Student4.1%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.7%Skilled & technical40.1%Routine & elementary16.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.4%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership73%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
5
Retford 7.3 mi
Collingham 7.8 mi
Swinderby 8.7 mi
J34 A1(M) 13.8 mi
J34 A1 14.3 mi
J30 M1 17.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Egmanton in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Tuxford 36 1.4 mi away ⇄
Laxton 31 1.4 mi away ⇄
East Markham 33 2.6 mi away ⇄
Kirton (Newark and Sherwood) 31 3.0 mi away ⇄
Markham Moor 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Walesby 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Normanton on Trent 30 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sutton on Trent 46 4.2 mi away ⇄
New Ollerton and Ollerton 45 4.4 mi away ⇄
Wellow (Newark and Sherwood) 45 4.4 mi away ⇄
High Marnham 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
East Drayton 32 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Egmanton a nice place to live?

Egmanton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Egmanton is 40/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Egmanton?

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

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Postcode districts in Egmanton

NG22 39 ⇄

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