Town Pop. 3,055

Living in Newton and Blackwell: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Newton and Blackwell is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 46/100 versus a median of 67/100.

That is the highest score of the 13 places in the DE55 postcode district. On the national picture that lands Newton and Blackwell in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see DE55 postcode district.

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Newton and Blackwell scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
122.1 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 137 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 59 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 46 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Public order 29 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Other theft 29 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
other 73 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 24 crimes
  2. 2 Motorway Service Area 24 crimes
  3. 3 Tibshelf Service Area 24 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 9.8 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.7 µg/m³
68
Green Space 42
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
46
5 schools in area · 17 within 4km
5Good
  • Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Newton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Tibshelf Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Town End Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Westhouses Primary 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
51
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital3.8 mi
Queens Medical Centre13.8 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital15.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,242 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
71
Full fibre (FTTP)87.3%
available across Bolsover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 69 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.8%Student2.5%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary37%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.2%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership73%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
44
Alfreton 2.2 mi
Sutton Parkway 4.2 mi
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 4.2 mi
J28 M1 1.6 mi
J28 M1 2.5 mi
J29 M1 4.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £173,000 28
Semi-detached £132,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£135k £155k £176k £196k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Tibshelf 47 1.1 mi away ⇄
Huthwaite 55 1.6 mi away ⇄
Morton (North East Derbyshire) 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
South Normanton and Pinxton 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Shirland and Stonebroom 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Pilsley and Lower Pilsley 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Alfreton 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stanton Hill and Skegby 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Mickley 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sutton in Ashfield 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stretton (North East Derbyshire) 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Somercotes and Swanwick 53 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newton and Blackwell a nice place to live?

Newton and Blackwell is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Newton and Blackwell is 54/100, 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 Newton and Blackwell?

Newton and Blackwell has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 373 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newton and Blackwell?

Among the top-rated schools in Newton and Blackwell are Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School, Newton Primary School and Tibshelf Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Newton and Blackwell in total.

What are house prices like in Newton and Blackwell?

The current median house price in Newton and Blackwell is £173,000, around 39% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £132,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 28 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Newton and Blackwell in context

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Postcode districts in Newton and Blackwell

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