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Living in Gamston (Bassetlaw): Liveability Score 29/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gamston (Bassetlaw) comes out at 29/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 20/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 13th highest-scoring of the 19 places in the DN22 postcode district.

Against the wider DN22 district average of 53/100, that is 24 points below. On economic health specifically, Gamston (Bassetlaw) sits 25 points above the DN22 district figure of 50/100. That sits 21 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DN22 postcode district.

29
OUT OF 100
Poor
Score for:

Settlement area

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Gamston (Bassetlaw) scores 29 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
51
426.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 1275% above national average
Vehicle crime 23 crimes
↑ 1848% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 22 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Other crime 11 crimes
↑ 2135% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 46 crimes
  2. 2 B6387 10 crimes
  3. 3 Main Street 9 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 5.271 · PM2.5 6.959 · PM10 12.555 µg/m³
72
Green Space 55
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Gamston St Peter's CofE 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 departmentsBassetlaw Hospital7.3 mi
Kings Mill Hospital15.6 mi
Lincoln County Hospital17.4 mi
Hospital waitsDoncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.5%
Nearest GP surgeryRiverside Health Centre3.2 mi
GP capacity1,254 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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)74.3%
available across Bassetlaw
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
38%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
38%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 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%Unemployed1.4%Retired32.2%Student3.1%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.5%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary22.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)28%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership74%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Bassetlaw · 2026-27
A £1,763
B £2,057
C £2,351
D £2,645
E £3,233
F £3,821
G £4,408
H £5,290
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Retford 2.5 mi
Worksop 8 mi
Shireoaks 10.1 mi
J34 A1(M) 9 mi
J34 A1 9.5 mi
J30 M1 14.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Gamston (Bassetlaw) 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

Elkesley 29 1.1 mi away ⇄
Markham Moor 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
East Markham 33 2.8 mi away ⇄
Retford 61 3.0 mi away ⇄
Tuxford 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Walesby 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Woodbeck 22 4.2 mi away ⇄
East Drayton 32 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ranby 31 4.3 mi away ⇄
Egmanton 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Treswell 23 4.9 mi away ⇄
Clarborough 39 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gamston (Bassetlaw) a nice place to live?

Gamston (Bassetlaw) scores below average as a place to live. Our liveability score for Gamston (Bassetlaw) is 29/100, placing it among one of the lower-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Gamston (Bassetlaw)?

Gamston (Bassetlaw) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 51/100. There were 105 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gamston (Bassetlaw)?

Among the top-rated schools in Gamston (Bassetlaw) is Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Gamston (Bassetlaw) in total.

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Postcode districts in Gamston (Bassetlaw)

DN22 53 ⇄

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