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Living in New Houghton: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

New Houghton scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 43/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the NG19 postcode district, New Houghton ranks 4th. Against the wider NG19 district average of 57/100, that is 12 points below. Its broadband score runs 16 points above the NG19 district's 76/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG19 postcode district.

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New Houghton scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
195.5 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 72 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 55 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 31 crimes
↑ 263% above national average
Public order 26 crimes
↑ 220% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 266% above national average
other 45 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Portland Street 28 crimes
  2. 2 Occupation Road 23 crimes
  3. 3 Devonshire Street 20 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.659 · PM2.5 7.152 · PM10 12.94 µg/m³
70
Green Space 26
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
34
2 schools in area · 12 within 4km
2Good
  • Anthony Bek Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Farmilo Primary School and NurseryPrimary · 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
47
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital2.8 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital10.9 mi
Rotherham General Hospital16.1 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,566 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)87.3%
available across Bolsover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
32
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired27.9%Student2.7%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.9%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary39.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.9%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership74.9%
Among the most-deprived 35% 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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
34
Mansfield Woodhouse 2.5 mi
Shirebrook 2.7 mi
Mansfield 3.6 mi
J29 M1 3 mi
J29 M1 3.2 mi
J29A M1 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in New Houghton 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

Pleasley 45 0.6 mi away ⇄
Glapwell 38 1.4 mi away ⇄
Shirebrook 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Scarcliffe 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Stanton Hill and Skegby 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Mansfield Woodhouse 63 2.9 mi away ⇄
Heath 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bolsover 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Mansfield 59 3.8 mi away ⇄
Langwith 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Sutton in Ashfield 53 3.9 mi away ⇄
Huthwaite 55 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is New Houghton a nice place to live?

New Houghton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for New Houghton is 45/100, 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 New Houghton?

New Houghton has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 245 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in New Houghton?

Among the top-rated schools in New Houghton are Anthony Bek Community Primary School and Farmilo Primary School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in New Houghton in total.

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Postcode districts in New Houghton

NG19 57 ⇄

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