Town Pop. 1,718

Living in Newstead: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Newstead is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 98/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 20/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the NG15 postcode district. The NG15 district averages 57/100, putting Newstead 10 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 24 points above the NG15 district's 74/100. For the surrounding area, see NG15 postcode district.

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Newstead scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
20
579.2 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 565 crimes
↑ 888% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 97 crimes
↑ 272% above national average
Other theft 83 crimes
↑ 679% above national average
Public order 56 crimes
↑ 402% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 51 crimes
↑ 337% above national average
other 143 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sherwood Lodge Drive 565 crimes
  2. 2 Little Oak Avenue 52 crimes
  3. 3 Salmon Lane 29 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 8.645 · PM2.5 7.037 · PM10 11.815 µg/m³
70
Green Space 49
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
36
2 schools in area · 16 within 4km
2Good
  • Annesley Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Newstead 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
39
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital3.8 mi
Queens Medical Centre8.7 mi
Royal Derby Hospital16 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%
Nearest GP surgeryAshfield House - Annesley Woodhouse1.1 mi
GP capacity2,644 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)79.8%
available across Gedling
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed2.3%Retired25.3%Student2.6%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.4%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary29.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.4%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership82.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Gedling · 2026-27
A £1,740
B £2,030
C £2,320
D £2,610
E £3,190
F £3,770
G £4,350
H £5,220
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
51
Newstead 0.4 mi
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 2.1 mi
Hucknall 2.7 mi
J27 M1 1.8 mi
J27 M1 1.9 mi
J28 M1 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £171,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£135k £154k £173k £191k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Annesley Woodhouse 55 1.1 mi away ⇄
Linby 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 58 2.2 mi away ⇄
Papplewick 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ravenshead 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hucknall 60 2.9 mi away ⇄
Selston 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Harlow Wood 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Brinsley and Underwood 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Sutton in Ashfield 53 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bestwood Village 62 4.0 mi away ⇄
Jacksdale and Westwood 49 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newstead a nice place to live?

Newstead has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newstead is 47/100, 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 Newstead?

Crime levels in Newstead are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 20/100. There were 995 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newstead?

Among the top-rated schools in Newstead are Annesley Primary and Nursery School and Newstead Primary and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Newstead in total.

What are house prices like in Newstead?

The current median house price in Newstead is £171,000, around 40% below the England and Wales average.

Newstead in context

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Postcode districts in Newstead

NG15 57 ⇄

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