Town Pop. 64,704

Living in Mansfield: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mansfield scores 59/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 76/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 21/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 6 places in the NG17 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 12 points above the NG17 district's 64/100. That is 9 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG17 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

159.1 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 3,624 crimes

↑ 68% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 1,810 crimes

↑ 84% above national average

Shoplifting 1,180 crimes

↑ 133% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 843 crimes

↑ 91% above national average

Public order 630 crimes

↑ 49% above national average

other 2,207 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 704 crimes
2 Petrol Station 401 crimes
3 Supermarket 375 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 9.4 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³

Green Space 45

Parks Ample 53

Sports Pitches Ample 56

Allotments Ample 16

Golf Courses Ample 3

Tennis Courts Ample 26

Bowling Greens Ample 5

Playgrounds Ample 30

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 33 in area · 39 within 4km

2Outstanding24Good3Requires Improvement4Ungraded

Crescent Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Dawn House SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
Outstanding
All Saints' Catholic Voluntary AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
Good
Anthony Bek Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Berry Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Dalestorth Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Farmilo Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Heatherley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Heathlands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
High Oakham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good

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

A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital0.1 mi

Bassetlaw Hospital11.4 mi

Queens Medical Centre12.1 mi

Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks63.8%

A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%

7 GP surgeries in area 8 within 4km best 'Outstanding'

GP capacity1,619 patients per GP

9dentists13pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)85.3%

available across Mansfield

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

96.8%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

97%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.4%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,409 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate57.4%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed57.4%Unemployed2.9%Retired22.7%Student3.1%Other inactive13.9%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial28.4%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary40.2%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications24.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.1%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%

Home ownership61.2%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Mansfield · 2026-27

A £1,733

B £2,022

C £2,311

D £2,600

E £3,178

F £3,756

G £4,333

H £5,200

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

Mansfield 0.3 mi

Mansfield Woodhouse 1.6 mi

Sutton Parkway 2.9 mi

J28 M1 5.9 mi

J28 M1 6.1 mi

J27 M1 6.1 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 49

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 56

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 63

Retail Shopping Ample 408

Takeaways Ample 53

Fitness Ample 12

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£190,000	362
Detached	£289,000	124
Semi-detached	£185,000	125
Terraced	£118,000	85
Flat / Maisonette	£104,500	28

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Mansfield a nice place to live?

Mansfield is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Mansfield is 59/100, 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 Mansfield?

Crime levels in Mansfield are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 21/100. There were 10,294 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mansfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Mansfield are Crescent Primary School and Dawn House School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 33 rated schools in Mansfield in total.

What are house prices like in Mansfield?

The current median house price in Mansfield is £190,000, around 33% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £289,000, semi-detached £185,000, terraced £118,000, flat £104,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%. There were 362 sales recorded in the past 12 months.