Town Pop. 664

Living in Kirton (Newark and Sherwood): Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kirton (Newark and Sherwood) scores 31/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 31/100 versus a median of 88/100. Kirton (Newark and Sherwood) places 15th of 16 in the NG22 postcode district.

The NG22 district averages 39/100, putting Kirton (Newark and Sherwood) 8 points below its own postcode area. That sits 19 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: broadband (10), healthcare (20), lifestyle (26) and economic health (26). Wider context for the surrounding area: NG22 postcode district.

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Kirton (Newark and Sherwood) scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
31
578.3 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 174 crimes
↑ 687% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 55 crimes
↑ 445% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 46 crimes
↑ 919% above national average
Other crime 27 crimes
↑ 1935% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 410% above national average
other 61 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Turner Lane 45 crimes
  2. 2 Stepnall Heights 33 crimes
  3. 3 Swinton Copse 31 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
72
Green Space 47
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery 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
20
A&E departmentsBassetlaw Hospital8.9 mi
Kings Mill Hospital11.4 mi
Lincoln County Hospital18.5 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 surgeryMiddleton Lodge Practice1.5 mi
GP capacity4,002 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
26
Employment rate51%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51%Unemployed3.2%Retired26.7%Student3.6%Other inactive15.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.5%Skilled & technical30.8%Routine & elementary42.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.9%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership59.1%
Among the most-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
34
Retford 7.4 mi
Worksop 9.4 mi
Shirebrook 9.5 mi
J34 A1(M) 12.8 mi
J34 A1 13.3 mi
J30 M1 14.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kirton (Newark and Sherwood) 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

New Ollerton and Ollerton 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Walesby 37 1.4 mi away ⇄
Wellow (Newark and Sherwood) 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Laxton 31 2.4 mi away ⇄
Egmanton 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Rufford (Newark and Sherwood) 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tuxford 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Markham Moor 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Edwinstowe 50 3.9 mi away ⇄
Eakring 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
East Markham 33 4.4 mi away ⇄
Elkesley 29 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirton (Newark and Sherwood) a nice place to live?

Kirton (Newark and Sherwood) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kirton (Newark and Sherwood) is 31/100, 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 Kirton (Newark and Sherwood)?

Kirton (Newark and Sherwood) has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 31/100. There were 384 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kirton (Newark and Sherwood)?

Among the top-rated schools in Kirton (Newark and Sherwood) is St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kirton (Newark and Sherwood) in total.

Kirton (Newark and Sherwood) in context

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Postcode districts in Kirton (Newark and Sherwood)

NG22 39 ⇄

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