Town Pop. 7,724

Living in New Ollerton and Ollerton: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for New Ollerton and Ollerton is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Schools is where New Ollerton and Ollerton most outperforms the national norm: 43/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 22/100 against a town median of 67/100.

New Ollerton and Ollerton places 3rd of 16 in the NG22 postcode district. Against the wider NG22 district average of 39/100, that is 6 points above. On schools specifically, New Ollerton and Ollerton sits 14 points above the NG22 district figure of 29/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG22 postcode district.

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New Ollerton and Ollerton scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
54
91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 337 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 92 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 80 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Other crime 44 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Public order 38 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
other 115 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Turner Lane 45 crimes
  2. 2 Stepnall Heights 33 crimes
  3. 3 Swinton Copse 31 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.7 µg/m³
71
Green Space 23
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
43
5 schools in area · 7 within 4km
4Good1Requires Improvement
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Dukeries AcademySecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • The Forest View AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Parkgate AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Maun Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsBassetlaw Hospital8.2 mi
Kings Mill Hospital9.5 mi
Queens Medical Centre18.6 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%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity3,224 patients per GP
1dentist3pharmacies

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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 222 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
22
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed3%Retired20.8%Student3%Other inactive15.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial21.9%Skilled & technical30.6%Routine & elementary47.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)16.4%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership57%
Among the most-deprived 25% 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
40
Retford 8 mi
Shirebrook 8.2 mi
Mansfield Woodhouse 8.6 mi
J34 A1(M) 12.8 mi
J29 M1 13.1 mi
J34 A1 13.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 54
Takeaways Ample 12
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £175,000 69
Detached £265,000 17
Semi-detached £170,000 42
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£141k £185k £229k £273k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Wellow (Newark and Sherwood) 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
Kirton (Newark and Sherwood) 31 1.4 mi away ⇄
Walesby 37 2.0 mi away ⇄
Rufford (Newark and Sherwood) 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Edwinstowe 50 2.6 mi away ⇄
Laxton 31 3.6 mi away ⇄
Eakring 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Egmanton 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Markham Moor 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bilsthorpe 44 4.8 mi away ⇄
Tuxford 36 4.9 mi away ⇄
Elkesley 29 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is New Ollerton and Ollerton a nice place to live?

New Ollerton and Ollerton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for New Ollerton and Ollerton 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 Ollerton and Ollerton?

New Ollerton and Ollerton has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 54/100. There were 706 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in New Ollerton and Ollerton?

Among the top-rated schools in New Ollerton and Ollerton are St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, The Dukeries Academy and The Forest View Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in New Ollerton and Ollerton in total.

What are house prices like in New Ollerton and Ollerton?

The current median house price in New Ollerton and Ollerton is £175,000, around 39% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £265,000, semi-detached £170,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 69 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

New Ollerton and Ollerton in context

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Postcode districts in New Ollerton and Ollerton

NG22 39 ⇄

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