Town Pop. 7,084

Living in Keyworth: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Keyworth scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 92/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Keyworth places 7th of 16 in the NG12 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 50 points above the NG12 district's 42/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). On the national picture that lands Keyworth in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
49.8 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 114 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 54 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Shoplifting 38 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Other theft 24 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
other 90 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 37 crimes
  2. 2 Dale Road 20 crimes
  3. 3 Manor Road 16 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
42
4 schools in area · 5 within 4km
4Good
  • Crossdale Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Keyworth Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The South Wolds Academy & Sixth FormSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Willow Brook 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
4
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre5.8 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary16.6 mi
Royal Derby Hospital17.4 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Ruddington Medical Centre3.3 mi
GP capacity1,748 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%
available across Rushcliffe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 181 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate51.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.5%Unemployed1.7%Retired35.8%Student4.2%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.5%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.9%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership82.6%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Rushcliffe · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
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
30
Radcliffe 5.5 mi
Nottingham 5.6 mi
Netherfield 6 mi
J24 M1 9.1 mi
J24A M1 9.2 mi
J24 M1 9.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 27
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £291,750 86
Detached £410,000 37
Semi-detached £260,000 33
Terraced £198,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£169k £268k £369k £467k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Normanton-on-the-Wolds 44 1.2 mi away ⇄
Stanton-on-the-Wolds 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Tollerton (Rushcliffe) 55 1.9 mi away ⇄
Widmerpool 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wysall 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Edwalton 69 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ruddington 64 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cotgrave 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bassingfield 59 3.2 mi away ⇄
Kinoulton 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Willoughby-on-the-Wolds 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
Gamston (Rushcliffe) 64 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Keyworth a nice place to live?

Keyworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Keyworth is 50/100, 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 Keyworth?

Keyworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 353 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Keyworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Keyworth are Crossdale Primary School, Keyworth Primary and Nursery School and The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Keyworth in total.

What are house prices like in Keyworth?

The current median house price in Keyworth is £291,750, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £410,000, semi-detached £260,000, terraced £198,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 86 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Keyworth in context

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Postcode districts in Keyworth

NG12 53 ⇄

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