Town Pop. 30,826

Living in Newark-on-Trent: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newark-on-Trent scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 64/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 21/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

No other settlement in the NG22 postcode district scores higher. Newark-on-Trent leads all 16. Against the wider NG22 district average of 39/100, that is 13 points above. On healthcare specifically, Newark-on-Trent sits 31 points above the NG22 district figure of 33/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG22 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
21
168.7 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 1,420 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 1,035 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Shoplifting 784 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 535 crimes
↑ 156% above national average
Public order 291 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
other 1,135 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 289 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 248 crimes
  3. 3 North Gate 179 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 9 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.9 µg/m³
69
Green Space 54
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Ample 26
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens Ample 5
Playgrounds Ample 18

Services

Schools
41
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 14 in area · 16 within 4km
8Good1Requires Improvement5Ungraded
  • Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery schoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Christ Church C of E Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • John Hunt AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Newark Orchard SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The King's Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Sir Donald Bailey AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lovers Lane Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Coddington CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

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
64
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital14.4 mi
Queens Medical Centre16.6 mi
Kings Mill Hospital17.1 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%
3 GP surgeries in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,103 patients per GP
4dentists10pharmacies

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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 696 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed2.8%Retired22.8%Student3.5%Other inactive12.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.6%Skilled & technical30.3%Routine & elementary38.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)26%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership59.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
61
Newark Northgate 0.5 mi
Newark Castle 0.6 mi
Rolleston 4.1 mi
J26 M1 18.7 mi
J27 M1 19.3 mi
J26 M1 19.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars Ample 18
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 29
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 30
Retail Shopping Ample 112
Takeaways Ample 22
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £208,000 216
Detached £285,000 67
Semi-detached £201,000 77
Terraced £165,000 55
Flat / Maisonette £115,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£102k £174k £248k £320k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Balderton 60 1.7 mi away ⇄
Coddington 47 1.7 mi away ⇄
Winthorpe 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Farndon (Newark and Sherwood) 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Staythorpe 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
North Muskham 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rolleston 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Claypole 33 4.1 mi away ⇄
Upton (Newark and Sherwood) 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Elston 35 4.4 mi away ⇄
Fiskerton (Newark and Sherwood) 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Cromwell 30 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newark-on-Trent a nice place to live?

Newark-on-Trent is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Newark-on-Trent is 52/100, 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 Newark-on-Trent?

Crime levels in Newark-on-Trent are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 21/100. There were 5,200 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newark-on-Trent?

Among the top-rated schools in Newark-on-Trent are Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school, Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy and Christ Church C of E Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 14 rated schools in Newark-on-Trent in total.

What are house prices like in Newark-on-Trent?

The current median house price in Newark-on-Trent is £208,000, around 27% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £285,000, semi-detached £201,000, terraced £165,000, flat £115,000. There were 216 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Newark-on-Trent in context

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Postcode districts in Newark-on-Trent

NG22 39 ⇄
NG23 36 ⇄
NG24 50 ⇄

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