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Living in Newton on Trent: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newton on Trent comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 77/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the LN1 postcode district, Newton on Trent ranks 3rd. It scores 14 points below the LN1 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. Its broadband score runs 39 points above the LN1 district's 38/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN1 postcode district.

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Newton on Trent scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
160.9 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 19 crimes
↑ 64% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 224% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 153% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 9 crimes
  2. 2 Dunham Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Addison Place 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.912 · PM2.5 7.043 · PM10 13.325 µg/m³
72
Green Space 12
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Newton-on-Trent CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital9.7 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital15.1 mi
Kings Mill Hospital21.5 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust6.8 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Glebe Practice3.5 mi
GP capacity1,589 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
77
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed2.1%Retired31.8%Student2.1%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.5%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.3%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership81.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax West Lindsey · 2026-27
A £1,569
B £1,831
C £2,092
D £2,354
E £2,877
F £3,400
G £3,923
H £4,708
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 Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Saxilby 3.8 mi
Swinderby 6.5 mi
Hykeham 7.7 mi
J34 A1(M) 15.5 mi
J34 A1 16 mi
J3 M180 20.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Newton on Trent 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

Laughterton 35 1.0 mi away ⇄
Torksey Lock 33 2.4 mi away ⇄
South Clifton 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
High Marnham 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cottam (Bassetlaw) 25 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rampton (Bassetlaw) 22 3.3 mi away ⇄
East Drayton 32 3.5 mi away ⇄
Saxilby 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Normanton on Trent 30 4.1 mi away ⇄
Woodbeck 22 4.2 mi away ⇄
Treswell 23 4.4 mi away ⇄
North Scarle 39 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newton on Trent a nice place to live?

Newton on Trent has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newton on Trent is 41/100, 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 Newton on Trent?

Newton on Trent is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newton on Trent?

Among the top-rated schools in Newton on Trent is Newton-on-Trent CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Newton on Trent in total.

Newton on Trent in context

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Postcode districts in Newton on Trent

LN1 55 ⇄

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