Living in North Wingfield and Holmewood: Liveability Score 49/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
North Wingfield and Holmewood comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 41/100 versus a median of 88/100.
That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the S42 postcode district. On broadband specifically, North Wingfield and Holmewood sits 40 points above the S42 district figure of 55/100. That puts North Wingfield and Holmewood in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S42 postcode district.
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Score breakdown
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House Prices
Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | £175,500 | 68 |
| Detached | £285,000 | 22 |
| Semi-detached | £162,250 | 28 |
| Terraced | £133,000 | 18 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)
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Frequently asked questions
Is North Wingfield and Holmewood a nice place to live?
North Wingfield and Holmewood has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for North Wingfield and Holmewood is 49/100, 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 Wingfield and Holmewood?
North Wingfield and Holmewood has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 41/100. There were 1,147 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are the best schools in North Wingfield and Holmewood?
Among the top-rated schools in North Wingfield and Holmewood are Grassmoor Primary School, Heath Primary School and North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in North Wingfield and Holmewood in total.
What are house prices like in North Wingfield and Holmewood?
The current median house price in North Wingfield and Holmewood is £175,500, around 38% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £285,000, semi-detached £162,250, terraced £133,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%. There were 68 sales recorded in the past 12 months.
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