Town Pop. 2,114

Living in Lowdham: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Lowdham is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Lowdham most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 70/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Lowdham places 6th of 8 in the NG14 postcode district. It scores 5 points below the NG14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. On economic health specifically, Lowdham sits 21 points above the NG14 district figure of 71/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
172.2 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 189 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Other crime 61 crimes
↑ 1345% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Drugs 17 crimes
↑ 142% above national average
other 48 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 241 crimes
  2. 2 Main Street 10 crimes
  3. 3 Victoria Avenue 9 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 94
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Lowdham CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre8.3 mi
Kings Mill Hospital12.3 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital21.1 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Ivy Medical Group2.1 mi
GP capacity1,169 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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 68 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate47.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.8%Unemployed3.9%Retired28.3%Student2.9%Other inactive17.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary21%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.6%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership85%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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
33
Lowdham 0.4 mi
Thurgarton 2.2 mi
Burton Joyce 2.4 mi
J26 M1 9.6 mi
J26 M1 10.1 mi
J27 M1 11.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lowdham 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

Gunthorpe 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Epperstone 32 1.7 mi away ⇄
Thurgarton 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
East Bridgford 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Woodborough (Gedling) 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Lambley 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Newton (Rushcliffe) 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bleasby 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Syerston 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Oxton 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Calverton 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Gedling) 72 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lowdham a nice place to live?

Lowdham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lowdham is 44/100, 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 Lowdham?

Lowdham has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 364 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lowdham?

Among the top-rated schools in Lowdham is Lowdham CofE Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Lowdham in total.

Lowdham in context

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Postcode districts in Lowdham

NG14 49 ⇄

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