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Living in Elston: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Elston scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 14/100 versus a median of 60/100. Elston places 8th of 15 in the NG23 postcode district.

Its economic health score runs 12 points above the NG23 district's 68/100. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) and economic health (80) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG23 postcode district.

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Elston scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
95.4 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 21 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 315% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Moor Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Humber Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 4 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.206 · PM2.5 6.675 · PM10 12.528 µg/m³
72
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • All Saints Anglican/Methodist Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre14 mi
Kings Mill Hospital16.8 mi
Lincoln County Hospital20.3 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBalderton Primary Care Centre3.9 mi
GP capacity2,011 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
22%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
22%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired32%Student3.3%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.9%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.9%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership82.6%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
10
Fiskerton 3.1 mi
Rolleston 3.1 mi
Bleasby 3.3 mi
J26 M1 15.3 mi
J26 M1 15.8 mi
J27 M1 16.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Elston 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

Syerston 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Fiskerton (Newark and Sherwood) 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Farndon (Newark and Sherwood) 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bleasby 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Rolleston 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Staythorpe 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Thurgarton 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Upton (Newark and Sherwood) 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Balderton 60 4.3 mi away ⇄
Newark-on-Trent 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Orston 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
East Bridgford 41 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Elston a nice place to live?

Elston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Elston is 35/100, 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 Elston?

Elston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 46 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Elston?

Among the top-rated schools in Elston is All Saints Anglican/Methodist Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Elston in total.

Elston in context

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Postcode districts in Elston

NG23 36 ⇄

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