Town Pop. 5,166

Living in Huthwaite: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Huthwaite is 55/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Huthwaite most outperforms the national norm: 58/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 33/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the NG17 postcode district. Broadband (95) also clears 80/100. On the national picture that lands Huthwaite in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG17 postcode district.

55
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
57
102 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 203 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 82 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 56 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Other theft 42 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Shoplifting 35 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
other 109 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 65 crimes
  2. 2 Market Place 20 crimes
  3. 3 Main Street 20 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 12.9 · PM2.5 7.8 · PM10 13.2 µg/m³
64
Green Space 55
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
30
4 schools in area · 28 within 4km
1Good3Ungraded
  • St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Huthwaite All Saints Church of England Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded
  • Mapplewells Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Woodland View Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
58
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital2.4 mi
Queens Medical Centre13.1 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital14.9 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
1 GP surgery in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,667 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
98%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 105 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
33
Employment rate57.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.6%Unemployed3.2%Retired24%Student3%Other inactive12.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.7%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary40.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.5%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership66.5%
Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England
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
60
Sutton Parkway 2.5 mi
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 2.8 mi
Alfreton 3.2 mi
J28 M1 1.7 mi
J28 M1 2.1 mi
J27 M1 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 21
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £190,000 23
Detached £217,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£115k £154k £193k £232k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Sutton in Ashfield 53 1.6 mi away ⇄
Newton and Blackwell 54 1.6 mi away ⇄
Stanton Hill and Skegby 51 1.6 mi away ⇄
Tibshelf 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
South Normanton and Pinxton 53 2.2 mi away ⇄
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 58 2.7 mi away ⇄
Morton (North East Derbyshire) 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Selston 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Pilsley and Lower Pilsley 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Alfreton 52 3.9 mi away ⇄
Annesley Woodhouse 55 3.9 mi away ⇄
Pleasley 45 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Huthwaite a nice place to live?

Huthwaite is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Huthwaite is 55/100, 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 Huthwaite?

Huthwaite has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 57/100. There were 527 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Huthwaite?

Among the top-rated schools in Huthwaite is St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Huthwaite in total.

What are house prices like in Huthwaite?

The current median house price in Huthwaite is £190,000, around 33% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £217,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 24%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Huthwaite in context

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Postcode districts in Huthwaite

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