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Living in Jacksdale and Westwood: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Jacksdale and Westwood is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Schools is where Jacksdale and Westwood most outperforms the national norm: 44/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 34/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the NG16 postcode district, Jacksdale and Westwood ranks 11th. The NG16 district averages 55/100, putting Jacksdale and Westwood 6 points below its own postcode area. Its schools score runs 11 points below the NG16 district's 55/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG16 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
48.3 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 57 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Public order 12 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Other crime 12 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
other 33 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 18 crimes
  2. 2 Main Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Franklin Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 9.4 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
70
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
44
4 schools in area · 19 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Ironville and Codnor Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Westwood Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Jacksdale Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
17
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital6 mi
Queens Medical Centre9.6 mi
Royal Derby Hospital12.4 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
Nearest GP surgerySelston Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,727 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)67.6%
available across Ashfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 54 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
34
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed3.1%Retired27.4%Student2.6%Other inactive11.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial24.3%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary41.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)18.5%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership74.5%
Among the most-deprived 35% 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
41
Langley Mill 2.9 mi
Alfreton 3.3 mi
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 4.2 mi
J27 M1 2.4 mi
J28 M1 2.6 mi
J27 M1 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £190,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£143k £184k £227k £268k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ironville 35 0.8 mi away ⇄
Pye Bridge 39 1.1 mi away ⇄
Brinsley and Underwood 54 1.4 mi away ⇄
Selston 52 1.4 mi away ⇄
Somercotes and Swanwick 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
South Normanton and Pinxton 53 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ripley (Amber Valley) 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Heanor 55 3.2 mi away ⇄
Alfreton 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Annesley Woodhouse 55 3.4 mi away ⇄
Eastwood 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Denby Common 57 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Jacksdale and Westwood a nice place to live?

Jacksdale and Westwood has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Jacksdale and Westwood is 49/100, 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 Jacksdale and Westwood?

Jacksdale and Westwood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 146 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Jacksdale and Westwood?

Among the top-rated schools in Jacksdale and Westwood are Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School and Westwood Infant and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Jacksdale and Westwood in total.

What are house prices like in Jacksdale and Westwood?

The current median house price in Jacksdale and Westwood is £190,000, around 33% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 25%.

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Postcode districts in Jacksdale and Westwood

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