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Living in Langwith: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Langwith is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 24/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the NG20 postcode district, Langwith scores lowest. On broadband specifically, Langwith sits 28 points above the NG20 district figure of 59/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG20 postcode district.

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Langwith scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
61
115 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 96 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Public order 18 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Street 22 crimes
  2. 2 East View 20 crimes
  3. 3 The Villas 19 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
71
Green Space 47
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
24
3 schools in area · 13 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Langwith Bassett Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Brookfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • Whaley Thorns Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

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
10
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital5.9 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital6.7 mi
Rotherham General Hospital13.2 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryShires Health Care1.8 mi
GP capacity2,498 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)87.3%
available across Bolsover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
24
Employment rate56.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.9%Unemployed2.5%Retired20.2%Student2.1%Other inactive18.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial24.5%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary44%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications27.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.3%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership62.4%
Among the most-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Bolsover · 2026-27
A £1,706
B £1,990
C £2,275
D £2,559
E £3,128
F £3,696
G £4,265
H £5,118
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
38
Langwith-Whaley Thorns 0.3 mi
Shirebrook 1.7 mi
Creswell 2.4 mi
J29 M1 5.1 mi
J29A M1 5.2 mi
J30 M1 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £155,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£112k £130k £149k £168k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Shirebrook 41 1.8 mi away ⇄
Creswell 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Church Warsop 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Scarcliffe 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Market Warsop 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Meden Vale 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bolsover 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Whitwell (Bolsover) 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
New Houghton 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Clowne 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Shuttlewood 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Pleasley 45 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Langwith a nice place to live?

Langwith has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Langwith is 40/100, 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 Langwith?

Langwith has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 61/100. There were 220 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Langwith?

Among the top-rated schools in Langwith is Langwith Bassett Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Langwith in total.

What are house prices like in Langwith?

The current median house price in Langwith is £155,500, around 45% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%.

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Postcode districts in Langwith

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