Town Pop. 187

Living in Kirklington: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kirklington comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Kirklington most outperforms the national norm: 84/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 20/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Kirklington places 8th of 16 in the NG22 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Kirklington sits 35 points above the NG22 district figure of 49/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG22 postcode district.

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Kirklington scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
385 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 42 crimes
↑ 574% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 418% above national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 1505% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 511% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brackner Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 Corkhill Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Triumph Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 5.313 · PM2.5 6.694 · PM10 12.199 µg/m³
73
Green Space 61
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Kirklington 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
3
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital10.2 mi
Queens Medical Centre13.8 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital15 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
Nearest GP surgerySouthwell Medical Centre2.4 mi
GP capacity1,498 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
36.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
36.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed1.1%Retired30.8%Student3.3%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.6%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary14.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.7%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership84%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
Council tax Newark and Sherwood · 2026-27
A £1,788
B £2,086
C £2,384
D £2,682
E £3,278
F £3,874
G £4,470
H £5,364
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Fiskerton 4.7 mi
Rolleston 4.8 mi
Bleasby 5.1 mi
J27 M1 12 mi
J27 M1 12.2 mi
J26 M1 12.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kirklington in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Edingley 38 1.2 mi away ⇄
Halam 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Farnsfield 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Bilsthorpe 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Eakring 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Upton (Newark and Sherwood) 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Caunton 32 4.6 mi away ⇄
Oxton 34 4.8 mi away ⇄
Rufford (Newark and Sherwood) 0 4.9 mi away ⇄
Rolleston 35 5.1 mi away ⇄
Fiskerton (Newark and Sherwood) 42 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirklington a nice place to live?

Kirklington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kirklington is 38/100, 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 Kirklington?

Kirklington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kirklington?

Among the top-rated schools in Kirklington is Kirklington Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kirklington in total.

Kirklington in context

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Postcode districts in Kirklington

NG22 39 ⇄

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