Town Pop. 2,284

Living in Farnsfield: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Farnsfield is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Farnsfield most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 32/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Among the 16 scored places sharing the NG22 postcode district, Farnsfield ranks 3rd. It scores 6 points above the NG22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. On broadband specifically, Farnsfield sits 60 points above the NG22 district figure of 30/100. For the surrounding area, see NG22 postcode district.

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Farnsfield scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
75.7 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 61 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Shoplifting 10 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
other 44 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 16 crimes
  2. 2 Main Street 14 crimes
  3. 3 Brickyard Lane 12 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
72
Green Space 77
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 departmentsKings Mill Hospital8 mi
Queens Medical Centre12.4 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital14.6 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBilsthorpe Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity1,688 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 78 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate54.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.3%Unemployed1.7%Retired33.2%Student3.8%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.8%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary16.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.3%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership78.9%
Among the least-deprived 20% 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
17
Bleasby 5.8 mi
Fiskerton 5.9 mi
Thurgarton 6 mi
J27 M1 10.1 mi
J27 M1 10.2 mi
J26 M1 11.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £487,000 20
Detached £573,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£316k £385k £456k £525k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Edingley 38 1.3 mi away ⇄
Kirklington 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Bilsthorpe 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Halam 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Blidworth 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Oxton 34 3.5 mi away ⇄
Rainworth 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Eakring 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Rufford (Newark and Sherwood) 0 4.9 mi away ⇄
Calverton 47 4.9 mi away ⇄
Epperstone 32 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Farnsfield a nice place to live?

Farnsfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Farnsfield is 45/100, 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 Farnsfield?

Farnsfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 173 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Farnsfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Farnsfield is Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Farnsfield in total.

What are house prices like in Farnsfield?

The current median house price in Farnsfield is £487,000, around 71% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £573,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 40%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Farnsfield in context

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Postcode districts in Farnsfield

NG22 39 ⇄

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