Town Pop. 2,050

Living in Misterton (Bassetlaw): Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Misterton (Bassetlaw) is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the DN10 postcode district.

That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (82). Below 30/100: healthcare (5), lifestyle (13), schools (20) and transport (26). For the surrounding area, see DN10 postcode district.

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Misterton (Bassetlaw) scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
134.1 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 97 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 32 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 22 crimes
↑ 435% above national average
Burglary 22 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
other 71 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Orchard Grove 17 crimes
  2. 2 Deerlands Way 16 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 16 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
73
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Misterton Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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 departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital12 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary12.1 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital13.5 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryCleveland Surgery3.3 mi
GP capacity2,426 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)74.3%
available across Bassetlaw
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
21.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
21.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 70 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired29.9%Student3.1%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary25.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)19.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.3%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership77.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
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 D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Gainsborough Central 4.2 mi
Gainsborough Lea Road 4.9 mi
Retford 9.8 mi
J2 M180 8.9 mi
J2 M180 9 mi
J3 M180 9.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £235,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£168k £227k £287k £345k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Walkeringham 36 1.2 mi away ⇄
Beckingham 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Gringley on the Hill 32 3.1 mi away ⇄
Haxey 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Westwoodside 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Gainsborough 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Owston Ferry 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Clayworth 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
Misson 38 5.0 mi away ⇄
Blyton 32 5.1 mi away ⇄
Everton (Bassetlaw) 32 5.2 mi away ⇄
Bole 0 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Misterton (Bassetlaw) a nice place to live?

Misterton (Bassetlaw) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Misterton (Bassetlaw) is 35/100, 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 Misterton (Bassetlaw)?

Misterton (Bassetlaw) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 275 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Misterton (Bassetlaw)?

Among the top-rated schools in Misterton (Bassetlaw) is Misterton Primary and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Misterton (Bassetlaw) in total.

What are house prices like in Misterton (Bassetlaw)?

The current median house price in Misterton (Bassetlaw) is £235,000, around 18% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 30%.

Misterton (Bassetlaw) in context

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Postcode districts in Misterton (Bassetlaw)

DN10 34 ⇄

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