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Living in Newton (Rushcliffe): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newton (Rushcliffe) comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 39/100 versus a median of 60/100. Newton (Rushcliffe) places 8th of 10 in the NG13 postcode district.

Its transport score runs 18 points below the NG13 district's 45/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG13 postcode district.

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Newton (Rushcliffe) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
141.1 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 44 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 216% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 305% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Flower Avenue 25 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 19 crimes
  3. 3 Hallam Drive 6 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
72
Green Space 28
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Bingham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
12
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre8.5 mi
Kings Mill Hospital15.6 mi
Royal Derby Hospital22.4 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryEast Bridgford Medical Centre1.2 mi
GP capacity1,233 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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%
available across Rushcliffe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate64.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.8%Unemployed1.2%Retired24.2%Student4.5%Other inactive5.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.6%Skilled & technical29.4%Routine & elementary14%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.3%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership85.1%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax Rushcliffe · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Bingham 1.4 mi
Radcliffe 2.7 mi
Burton Joyce 2.9 mi
J26 M1 10.8 mi
J26 M1 11.1 mi
J27 M1 13.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £390,000 11
Detached £402,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£297k £346k £396k £444k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

East Bridgford 41 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bingham 48 1.3 mi away ⇄
Upper Saxondale 47 1.7 mi away ⇄
Gunthorpe 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Radcliffe on Trent 55 2.6 mi away ⇄
Cropwell Butler 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Aslockton 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Lowdham 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Cropwell Bishop 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Whatton-in-the-Vale 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lambley 53 4.4 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Gedling) 72 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newton (Rushcliffe) a nice place to live?

Newton (Rushcliffe) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newton (Rushcliffe) 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 (Rushcliffe)?

Newton (Rushcliffe) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 105 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Newton (Rushcliffe)?

The current median house price in Newton (Rushcliffe) is £390,000, around 37% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £402,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 31%.

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Postcode districts in Newton (Rushcliffe)

NG13 43 ⇄

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