Town Pop. 4,897

Living in Kimberley: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kimberley comes out at 56/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Kimberley most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 41/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the NG16 postcode district, Kimberley ranks 5th. On broadband specifically, Kimberley sits 19 points above the NG16 district figure of 78/100. That puts Kimberley in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see NG16 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
41
164.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Shoplifting 275 crimes
↑ 621% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 180 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 97 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 67 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Public order 45 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
other 142 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 160 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 71 crimes
  3. 3 South Street 49 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 11.1 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
67
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Ample 18
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
58
7 schools in area · 29 within 4km
7Good
  • Awsworth Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Gilthill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hollywell Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kimberley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Larkfields Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Larkfields Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Kimberley SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
54
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre4.3 mi
Kings Mill Hospital9.1 mi
Royal Derby Hospital11.6 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,709 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)85.7%
available across Broxtowe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 119 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed2.7%Retired25.4%Student3.2%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.9%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary29.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.6%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership76.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Broxtowe · 2026-27
A £1,745
B £2,036
C £2,327
D £2,618
E £3,200
F £3,782
G £4,363
H £5,236
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
55
Ilkeston 2 mi
Bulwell 2.8 mi
Langley Mill 3.2 mi
J26 M1 1.3 mi
J26 M1 1.4 mi
J27 M1 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 44
Takeaways Adequate 10
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 £220,000 33
Detached £320,500 10
Semi-detached £220,000 12
Terraced £167,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£143k £206k £270k £332k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Swingate 55 0.6 mi away ⇄
Nuthall and Watnall 69 1.1 mi away ⇄
Awsworth 59 1.1 mi away ⇄
Eastwood 58 1.8 mi away ⇄
Ilkeston 59 2.8 mi away ⇄
Shipley (Amber Valley) 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hucknall 60 3.2 mi away ⇄
Trowell 62 3.4 mi away ⇄
Heanor 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brinsley and Underwood 54 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bestwood Village 62 3.9 mi away ⇄
Nottingham 67 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kimberley a nice place to live?

Kimberley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kimberley is 56/100, 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 Kimberley?

Kimberley has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 41/100. There were 806 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kimberley?

Among the top-rated schools in Kimberley are Awsworth Primary and Nursery School, Gilthill Primary School and Hollywell Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Kimberley in total.

What are house prices like in Kimberley?

The current median house price in Kimberley is £220,000, around 23% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £320,500, semi-detached £220,000, terraced £167,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 33 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Kimberley in context

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Postcode districts in Kimberley

NG16 55 ⇄

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