Town Pop. 1,957

Living in Farndon (Newark and Sherwood): Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Farndon (Newark and Sherwood) comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Farndon (Newark and Sherwood) most outperforms the national norm: 91/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 71/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 5 places in the NG24 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 21 points above the NG24 district's 70/100. Schools (16), lifestyle (24) and healthcare (25) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG24 postcode district.

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Farndon (Newark and Sherwood) scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
92.5 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 50 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 48 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Other crime 10 crimes
↑ 155% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Vixen Close 27 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 16 crimes
  3. 3 Hawton Lane 15 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 15
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • St Peter's Crosskeys CofE AcademyPrimary · 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
25
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre15.6 mi
Kings Mill Hospital16.6 mi
Lincoln County Hospital17.7 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
Nearest GP surgeryLombard Medical Centre1.8 mi
GP capacity2,103 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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 55 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate52.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.1%Unemployed1.8%Retired33.4%Student3%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.2%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary29.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.2%Apprenticeship8.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership77.8%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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
43
Newark Castle 2 mi
Rolleston 2.2 mi
Newark Northgate 2.5 mi
J26 M1 16.6 mi
J26 M1 17.2 mi
J27 M1 17.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £240,000 19
Detached £278,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£214k £238k £263k £288k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Staythorpe 49 1.2 mi away ⇄
Rolleston 35 1.8 mi away ⇄
Newark-on-Trent 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
Fiskerton (Newark and Sherwood) 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Elston 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Upton (Newark and Sherwood) 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Balderton 60 2.9 mi away ⇄
Syerston 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Coddington 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bleasby 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Winthorpe 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
North Muskham 33 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Farndon (Newark and Sherwood) a nice place to live?

Farndon (Newark and Sherwood) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Farndon (Newark and Sherwood) is 46/100, 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 Farndon (Newark and Sherwood)?

Farndon (Newark and Sherwood) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 181 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Farndon (Newark and Sherwood)?

The current median house price in Farndon (Newark and Sherwood) is £240,000, around 16% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £278,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%.

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Postcode districts in Farndon (Newark and Sherwood)

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