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Living in Gringley on the Hill: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Gringley on the Hill is 32/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the DN10 postcode district.

Its safety score runs 23 points above the DN10 district's 68/100. That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN10 postcode district.

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Gringley on the Hill scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
200 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 31 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 205% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 309% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 229% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 248% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Baker Avenue 11 crimes
  2. 2 Gringley Court 10 crimes
  3. 3 Theaker Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.939 · PM2.5 6.925 · PM10 12.325 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area
1Good
  • St Peter's CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBassetlaw Hospital10.6 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary11.9 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital15.2 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryCleveland Surgery4.7 mi
GP capacity2,597 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)74.3%
available across Bassetlaw
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate56.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.9%Unemployed1.7%Retired30%Student2.8%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.2%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary16.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.8%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership78%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
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 D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Gainsborough Central 5.2 mi
Gainsborough Lea Road 5.4 mi
Retford 6.9 mi
J34 A1(M) 7.1 mi
J34 A1 7.4 mi
J4 M18 10.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Gringley on the Hill 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

Clayworth 35 1.7 mi away ⇄
Walkeringham 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
Everton (Bassetlaw) 32 2.8 mi away ⇄
Beckingham 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Misterton (Bassetlaw) 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Mattersey 33 3.1 mi away ⇄
North Wheatley 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Misson 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Lound 30 4.0 mi away ⇄
Clarborough 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bole 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Sturton le Steeple 35 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gringley on the Hill a nice place to live?

Gringley on the Hill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gringley on the Hill is 32/100, 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 Gringley on the Hill?

Gringley on the Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 108 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gringley on the Hill?

Among the top-rated schools in Gringley on the Hill is St Peter's CofE Primary and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Gringley on the Hill in total.

Gringley on the Hill in context

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Postcode districts in Gringley on the Hill

DN10 34 ⇄

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