Town Pop. 290

Living in Fiskerton (Newark and Sherwood): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fiskerton (Newark and Sherwood) scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Fiskerton (Newark and Sherwood) most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 56/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the NG25 postcode district. Fiskerton (Newark and Sherwood) is a place of extremes: 98/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 95-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Fiskerton (Newark and Sherwood) sits 71 points above the NG25 district figure of 27/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG25 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
79.3 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 8 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 112% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 2 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Race Track 12 crimes
  2. 2 Fiskerton Road 3 crimes
  3. 3 Main Street 2 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 75
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre13.6 mi
Kings Mill Hospital14.5 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital19.8 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
Nearest GP surgerySouthwell Medical Centre2.8 mi
GP capacity1,307 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 · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
98
Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed1%Retired34.4%Student4.6%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.3%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary11.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications7.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.5%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership90.1%
Among the least-deprived 12% 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
Fiskerton 0.6 mi
Rolleston 0.8 mi
Bleasby 1.8 mi
J26 M1 14.2 mi
J26 M1 14.8 mi
J27 M1 15 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Fiskerton (Newark and Sherwood) 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

Rolleston 35 1.0 mi away ⇄
Bleasby 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Upton (Newark and Sherwood) 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Syerston 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Staythorpe 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Farndon (Newark and Sherwood) 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Elston 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Thurgarton 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Halam 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
Newark-on-Trent 52 4.5 mi away ⇄
Lowdham 44 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Fiskerton (Newark and Sherwood) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Fiskerton (Newark and Sherwood) is 42/100, 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 Fiskerton (Newark and Sherwood)?

Fiskerton (Newark and Sherwood) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 8,686 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Fiskerton (Newark and Sherwood)

NG25 46 ⇄

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