Town Pop. 702

Living in North Muskham: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for North Muskham is 33/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where North Muskham most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 12/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 15 scored places sharing the NG23 postcode district, North Muskham ranks 10th. On economic health specifically, North Muskham sits 22 points above the NG23 district figure of 68/100. That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see NG23 postcode district.

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North Muskham scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
131.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Other theft 24 crimes
↑ 452% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 21 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Edge Close 19 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 16 crimes
  3. 3 Gilberts Field 12 crimes

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

Environment
51
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 14.6 µg/m³
69
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Muskham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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 Hospital13.9 mi
Kings Mill Hospital17.3 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital17.8 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCollingham Medical Centre2.7 mi
GP capacity1,625 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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
27.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
26.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed1.1%Retired34.9%Student3.1%Other inactive5.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.7%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary16.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.2%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership89.1%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
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
16
Newark Northgate 2.8 mi
Newark Castle 2.9 mi
Collingham 3 mi
J27 M1 19.4 mi
J27 M1 19.6 mi
J26 M1 19.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in North Muskham 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

Cromwell 30 1.9 mi away ⇄
Winthorpe 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Norwell 30 2.3 mi away ⇄
Collingham (Newark and Sherwood) 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Caunton 32 3.2 mi away ⇄
Newark-on-Trent 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Coddington 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Staythorpe 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sutton on Trent 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Farndon (Newark and Sherwood) 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Upton (Newark and Sherwood) 42 4.8 mi away ⇄
Balderton 60 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Muskham a nice place to live?

North Muskham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for North Muskham is 33/100, 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 North Muskham?

North Muskham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 92 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in North Muskham?

Among the top-rated schools in North Muskham is Muskham Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in North Muskham in total.

North Muskham in context

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Postcode districts in North Muskham

NG23 36 ⇄

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