Town Pop. 21,039

Living in Kirkby-in-Ashfield: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kirkby-in-Ashfield scores 58/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Kirkby-in-Ashfield most outperforms the national norm: 71/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 36/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the NG17 postcode district. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (94). For the surrounding area, see NG17 postcode district.

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Kirkby-in-Ashfield scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
36
108.7 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 728 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 442 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Shoplifting 304 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 203 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Public order 136 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 474 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 104 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 103 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 90 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 9.9 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
68
Green Space 34
Parks Ample 26
Sports Pitches Ample 30
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
55
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 13 in area · 22 within 4km
10Good3Ungraded
  • Abbey Hill Primary & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Annesley Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Ashfield Comprehensive SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Bracken Hill SchoolSpecial · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Kingsway Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Kirkby Woodhouse SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Leamington Primary and Nursery AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Morven Park Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Orchard Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The West Park AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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
71
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital1.6 mi
Queens Medical Centre10 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital15.1 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
4 GP surgeries in area 8 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,726 patients per GP
4dentists4pharmacies

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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)67.6%
available across Ashfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 431 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
32
Employment rate56.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.9%Unemployed3.1%Retired22.4%Student3.3%Other inactive14.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.5%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary40.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.5%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership65.4%
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
71
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 0.1 mi
Sutton Parkway 0.9 mi
Newstead 2.5 mi
J27 M1 2.6 mi
J28 M1 2.6 mi
J27 M1 2.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 15
Retail Shopping Ample 83
Takeaways Ample 17
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £175,000 126
Detached £286,500 38
Semi-detached £168,875 58
Terraced £150,000 29
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£106k £167k £230k £291k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Annesley Woodhouse 55 1.6 mi away ⇄
Sutton in Ashfield 53 1.7 mi away ⇄
Newstead 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Huthwaite 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Selston 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stanton Hill and Skegby 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Harlow Wood 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
South Normanton and Pinxton 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Mansfield 59 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ravenshead 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Linby 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Newton and Blackwell 54 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkby-in-Ashfield a nice place to live?

Kirkby-in-Ashfield is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kirkby-in-Ashfield is 58/100, 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 Kirkby-in-Ashfield?

Kirkby-in-Ashfield has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 36/100. There were 2,287 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kirkby-in-Ashfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Kirkby-in-Ashfield are Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery, Annesley Primary and Nursery School and Ashfield Comprehensive School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 13 rated schools in Kirkby-in-Ashfield in total.

What are house prices like in Kirkby-in-Ashfield?

The current median house price in Kirkby-in-Ashfield is £175,000, around 39% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £286,500, semi-detached £168,875, terraced £150,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 126 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Kirkby-in-Ashfield

NG17 55 ⇄

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