Town Pop. 629

Living in North Wheatley: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

North Wheatley comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 41/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. North Wheatley places 3rd of 19 in the DN22 postcode district.

It scores 15 points below the DN22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 53/100. Its safety score runs 32 points above the DN22 district's 59/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN22 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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North Wheatley scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
165.3 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 37 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 671% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 67% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 156% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ashworth Crescent 7 crimes
  2. 2 South Street 7 crimes
  3. 3 Plum Tree Court 6 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 20
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • North Wheatley Church of England 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
13
A&E departmentsBassetlaw Hospital10.6 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary15.2 mi
Lincoln County Hospital16.2 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryNorth Leverton Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity1,686 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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)74.3%
available across Bassetlaw
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.9%Student2.3%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.8%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.9%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership79.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Bassetlaw · 2026-27
A £1,763
B £2,057
C £2,351
D £2,645
E £3,233
F £3,821
G £4,408
H £5,290
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Gainsborough Lea Road 4 mi
Gainsborough Central 4.4 mi
Retford 5 mi
J34 A1(M) 8.5 mi
J34 A1 9 mi
J3 M18 13.6 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in North Wheatley 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

Sturton le Steeple 35 1.8 mi away ⇄
Clarborough 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bole 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Clayworth 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
North Leverton with Habblesthorpe 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Beckingham 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
South Leverton 23 3.3 mi away ⇄
Gringley on the Hill 32 3.5 mi away ⇄
Lound 30 4.1 mi away ⇄
Lea (West Lindsey) 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Treswell 23 4.2 mi away ⇄
Walkeringham 36 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Wheatley a nice place to live?

North Wheatley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for North Wheatley is 38/100, 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 Wheatley?

North Wheatley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 104 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

North Wheatley in context

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Postcode districts in North Wheatley

DN22 53 ⇄

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