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Living in Lambley: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Lambley is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 56/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the NG4 postcode district, Lambley scores lowest. The NG4 district averages 71/100, putting Lambley 18 points below its own postcode area. On transport specifically, Lambley sits 29 points below the NG4 district figure of 85/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG4 postcode district.

53
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Lambley scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
95.9 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 37 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Possession of weapons 7 crimes
↑ 811% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Negus Court 13 crimes
  2. 2 Podder Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 7 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 8.2 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
70
Green Space 21
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
50
1 school in area · 22 within 4km
1Good
  • Lambley 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
32
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre6.1 mi
Kings Mill Hospital11.2 mi
Royal Derby Hospital19.5 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Ivy Medical Group1.3 mi
GP capacity1,671 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)79.8%
available across Gedling
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed1.5%Retired32.6%Student2.7%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.8%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.2%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership84.9%
Among the least-deprived 12% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Gedling · 2026-27
A £1,740
B £2,030
C £2,320
D £2,610
E £3,190
F £3,770
G £4,350
H £5,220
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
56
Burton Joyce 1.6 mi
Carlton 2.6 mi
Lowdham 2.7 mi
J26 M1 7.1 mi
J26 M1 7.5 mi
J27 M1 9.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lambley 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

Woodborough (Gedling) 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Gedling) 72 2.2 mi away ⇄
Epperstone 32 2.4 mi away ⇄
Arnold 72 2.5 mi away ⇄
Lowdham 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Calverton 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Gunthorpe 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Oxton 34 3.8 mi away ⇄
Radcliffe on Trent 55 3.9 mi away ⇄
East Bridgford 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
Newton (Rushcliffe) 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Saxondale 47 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lambley a nice place to live?

Lambley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Lambley is 53/100, 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 Lambley?

Lambley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lambley?

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

Lambley in context

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Postcode districts in Lambley

NG4 71 ⇄

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