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Living in Mattersey: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mattersey scores 33/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the DN10 postcode district.

On safety specifically, Mattersey sits 22 points above the DN10 district figure of 68/100. That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN10 postcode district.

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Mattersey scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
327.6 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 35 crimes
↑ 199% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 528% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↑ 671% above national average
Other crime 11 crimes
↑ 1465% above national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Station Avenue 12 crimes
  2. 2 Winston Green 10 crimes
  3. 3 Daneshill Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.407 · PM2.5 6.942 · PM10 12.332 µg/m³
72
Green Space 16
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Mattersey Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBassetlaw Hospital7.9 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary10.8 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E15.4 mi
Hospital waitsDoncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.5%
Nearest GP surgeryMayflower Medical Practice3.4 mi
GP capacity2,065 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)74.3%
available across Bassetlaw
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate52.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.3%Unemployed2%Retired33.9%Student2.8%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary25.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.4%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership78%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax Bassetlaw · 2026-27
A £1,763
B £2,057
C £2,351
D £2,645
E £3,233
F £3,821
G £4,408
H £5,290
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Retford 5.7 mi
Gainsborough Central 8.1 mi
Gainsborough Lea Road 8.1 mi
J34 A1(M) 4 mi
J34 A1 4.3 mi
J3 M18 8.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
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 Mattersey 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

Everton (Bassetlaw) 32 1.2 mi away ⇄
Lound 30 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ranskill 34 2.1 mi away ⇄
Clayworth 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Scrooby 34 2.6 mi away ⇄
Sutton cum Lound 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Gringley on the Hill 32 3.1 mi away ⇄
Barnby Moor 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bawtry 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Misson 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Austerfield 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Blyth (Bassetlaw) 34 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mattersey a nice place to live?

Mattersey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mattersey is 33/100, 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 Mattersey?

Mattersey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 115 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mattersey?

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

Mattersey in context

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Postcode districts in Mattersey

DN10 34 ⇄

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