Town Pop. 632

Living in Gunthorpe: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Gunthorpe is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Gunthorpe most outperforms the national norm: 54/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 40/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Gunthorpe places 2nd of 8 in the NG14 postcode district. On lifestyle specifically, Gunthorpe sits 21 points above the NG14 district figure of 33/100. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (95) and safety (94). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG14 postcode district.

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Gunthorpe scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
75.9 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 12 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 10 crimes
  2. 2 Main Street 4 crimes
  3. 3 Pasture View 3 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 6.971 · PM2.5 6.649 · PM10 11.923 µg/m³
72
Green Space 92
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
14
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • East Bridgford St Peters Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Gunthorpe CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre8.6 mi
Kings Mill Hospital14.1 mi
Royal Derby Hospital22.3 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryEast Bridgford Medical Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity1,169 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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
68.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
95
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed0.8%Retired33.1%Student2.8%Other inactive5.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.9%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary13.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.5%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership89.9%
Among the least-deprived 11% 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
29
Lowdham 1.2 mi
Burton Joyce 2.3 mi
Bingham 2.9 mi
J26 M1 10.2 mi
J26 M1 10.6 mi
J27 M1 12.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Gunthorpe 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

East Bridgford 41 1.0 mi away ⇄
Lowdham 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Newton (Rushcliffe) 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bingham 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Upper Saxondale 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Thurgarton 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Lambley 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Epperstone 32 3.3 mi away ⇄
Radcliffe on Trent 55 3.4 mi away ⇄
Woodborough (Gedling) 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Syerston 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bleasby 47 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gunthorpe a nice place to live?

Gunthorpe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gunthorpe is 48/100, 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 Gunthorpe?

Gunthorpe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gunthorpe?

Among the top-rated schools in Gunthorpe are East Bridgford St Peters Church of England Academy and Gunthorpe CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Gunthorpe in total.

Gunthorpe in context

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Postcode districts in Gunthorpe

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