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Living in Gamston (Rushcliffe): Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gamston (Rushcliffe) scores 64/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Gamston (Rushcliffe) most outperforms the national norm: 69/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 56/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That places it last of the 6 scored places in the NG2 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 15 points below the NG2 district's 84/100. That is 14 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see NG2 postcode district.

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Gamston (Rushcliffe) scores 64 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
128.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Other theft 99 crimes
↑ 652% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 70 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Shoplifting 22 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
other 45 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 86 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 35 crimes
  3. 3 Glencross Close 19 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 10.7 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 13.1 µg/m³
67
Green Space 66
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
54
3 schools in area · 33 within 4km
3Good
  • Abbey Road Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Pierrepont Gamston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Edmund Campion Catholic 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
69
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre3.2 mi
Kings Mill Hospital15.1 mi
Royal Derby Hospital16.9 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Gamston Medical Centre0.4 mi
GP capacity1,635 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)60.8%
available across Rushcliffe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate62.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.5%Unemployed3%Retired21.6%Student5.4%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.5%Skilled & technical28.8%Routine & elementary14.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.5%Apprenticeship3.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership65.4%
Among the least-deprived 12% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Rushcliffe · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
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
69
Nottingham 2.1 mi
Netherfield 2.5 mi
Carlton 2.7 mi
J26 M1 6.9 mi
J26 M1 7 mi
J25 M1 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
59
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £290,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£252k £340k £430k £517k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Bassingfield 59 1.1 mi away ⇄
West Bridgford 74 1.1 mi away ⇄
Edwalton 69 1.4 mi away ⇄
Tollerton (Rushcliffe) 55 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wilford 71 2.4 mi away ⇄
Normanton-on-the-Wolds 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cotgrave 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ruddington 64 3.1 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Gedling) 72 3.2 mi away ⇄
Radcliffe on Trent 55 3.3 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Nottingham) 58 3.7 mi away ⇄
Keyworth 50 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gamston (Rushcliffe) a nice place to live?

Gamston (Rushcliffe) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Gamston (Rushcliffe) is 64/100, 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 Gamston (Rushcliffe)?

Gamston (Rushcliffe) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 272 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gamston (Rushcliffe)?

Among the top-rated schools in Gamston (Rushcliffe) are Abbey Road Primary School, Pierrepont Gamston Primary School and St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Gamston (Rushcliffe) in total.

What are house prices like in Gamston (Rushcliffe)?

The current median house price in Gamston (Rushcliffe) is £290,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%.

Gamston (Rushcliffe) in context

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Postcode districts in Gamston (Rushcliffe)

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