Town Pop. 30,275

Living in Hucknall: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hucknall comes out at 60/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Hucknall most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 29/100 against a town median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the NG15 postcode district scores higher. Hucknall leads all 6. That sits 10 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 (95). For the surrounding area, see NG15 postcode district.

60
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
29
125 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 1,453 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 632 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Shoplifting 364 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 255 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Other theft 249 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
other 830 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sherwood Lodge Drive 565 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 238 crimes
  3. 3 Shopping Area 234 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 9.7 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
68
Green Space 94
Parks Ample 21
Sports Pitches Ample 52
Allotments Ample 8
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 17

Services

Schools
61
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 14 in area · 23 within 4km
1Outstanding12Good1Requires Improvement
  • Hucknall Flying High AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2026
    Good
  • Broomhill Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Edgewood Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Hawthorne Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Hillside Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Holgate Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hucknall National Church of England 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
62
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre5.2 mi
Kings Mill Hospital5.8 mi
Royal Derby Hospital13.6 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
4 GP surgeries in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,868 patients per GP
2dentists7pharmacies

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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)67.6%
available across Ashfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 722 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed3.2%Retired23.5%Student3.3%Other inactive11.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.7%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary34.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.5%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership69.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Ashfield · 2026-27
A £1,739
B £2,029
C £2,319
D £2,609
E £3,189
F £3,769
G £4,348
H £5,218
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
63
Hucknall 0.7 mi
Bulwell 2.4 mi
Newstead 2.6 mi
J26 M1 2.9 mi
J27 M1 2.9 mi
J27 M1 3.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
86
Pubs & Bars Ample 14
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 27
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 24
Retail Shopping Ample 162
Takeaways Ample 32
Fitness Ample 14

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £210,500 248
Detached £315,000 72
Semi-detached £206,500 100
Terraced £177,750 64
Flat / Maisonette £109,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£111k £184k £259k £332k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Linby 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Bestwood Village 62 1.5 mi away ⇄
Papplewick 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Newstead 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Nuthall and Watnall 69 2.9 mi away ⇄
Kimberley 56 3.2 mi away ⇄
Swingate 55 3.4 mi away ⇄
Annesley Woodhouse 55 3.6 mi away ⇄
Eastwood 58 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ravenshead 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Brinsley and Underwood 54 4.1 mi away ⇄
Arnold 72 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hucknall a nice place to live?

Hucknall is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hucknall is 60/100, 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 Hucknall?

Crime levels in Hucknall are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 29/100. There were 3,783 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hucknall?

Among the top-rated schools in Hucknall are Hucknall Flying High Academy, Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School and Broomhill Junior School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 14 rated schools in Hucknall in total.

What are house prices like in Hucknall?

The current median house price in Hucknall is £210,500, around 26% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £315,000, semi-detached £206,500, terraced £177,750, flat £109,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 248 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hucknall in context

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Postcode districts in Hucknall

NG15 57 ⇄

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