Town Pop. 10,910

Living in Forest Town: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Forest Town comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 65/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 35/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the NG19 postcode district, Forest Town ranks 3rd. That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (90). Wider context for the surrounding area: NG19 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
61
99 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 442 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 187 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 109 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Public order 64 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 60 crimes
↑ 175% above national average
other 218 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 55 crimes
  2. 2 Glossop Avenue 53 crimes
  3. 3 Oak Tree Lane 33 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 8.2 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
70
Green Space 45
Parks Ample 28
Sports Pitches Ample 13
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
58
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 16 in area · 26 within 4km
10Good3Requires Improvement3Ungraded
  • Heatherley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Holly Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • John T Rice Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Newlands Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Oak Tree Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Peafield Lane AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Samuel Barlow Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Edmund's CofE (C) Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2026
    Good
  • St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Garibaldi SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good

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
49
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital2.5 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital10 mi
Queens Medical Centre14.1 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,658 patients per GP
1dentist3pharmacies

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)85.3%
available across Mansfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 341 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
35
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed2.7%Retired27.7%Student2.7%Other inactive12.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.5%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary39.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.6%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership71.1%
Among the most-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Mansfield · 2026-27
A £1,733
B £2,022
C £2,311
D £2,600
E £3,178
F £3,756
G £4,333
H £5,200
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
65
Mansfield Woodhouse 2.3 mi
Mansfield 2.4 mi
Shirebrook 4 mi
J29 M1 7.8 mi
J29 M1 7.9 mi
J28 M1 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 28
Takeaways Ample 14
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £212,000 112
Detached £295,000 55
Semi-detached £160,000 36
Terraced £170,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£128k £183k £239k £294k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Mansfield Woodhouse 63 1.9 mi away ⇄
Mansfield 59 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rainworth 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Market Warsop 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Harlow Wood 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Church Warsop 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Edwinstowe 50 4.1 mi away ⇄
Blidworth 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Shirebrook 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
Meden Vale 49 4.4 mi away ⇄
Pleasley 45 4.5 mi away ⇄
Rufford (Newark and Sherwood) 0 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Town a nice place to live?

Forest Town is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Forest Town is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Forest Town?

Forest Town has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 61/100. There were 1,080 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Forest Town?

Among the top-rated schools in Forest Town are Heatherley Primary School, Holly Primary School and John T Rice Infant and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 16 rated schools in Forest Town in total.

What are house prices like in Forest Town?

The current median house price in Forest Town is £212,000, around 26% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £295,000, semi-detached £160,000, terraced £170,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%. There were 112 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Forest Town in context

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Postcode districts in Forest Town

NG19 57 ⇄
NG21 42 ⇄

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