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Living in Norwell: Liveability Score 30/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Norwell scores 30/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 15 scored places sharing the NG23 postcode district, Norwell ranks 13th.

It scores 6 points below the NG23 postcode district as a whole, which averages 36/100. That is 20 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Schools (6), transport (9), lifestyle (9) and healthcare (15) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG23 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
392.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Other theft 28 crimes
↑ 1637% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 918% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 17 crimes
↑ 96% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 1102% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 1000% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Lane 25 crimes
  2. 2 Carlton Lane 13 crimes
  3. 3 Great North Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.687 · PM2.5 6.716 · PM10 12.128 µg/m³
74
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Norwell CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital14.6 mi
Kings Mill Hospital15.7 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital15.8 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
Nearest GP surgeryHounsfield Surgery3 mi
GP capacity1,294 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
4.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
4.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate54.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.1%Unemployed1.6%Retired33.2%Student2.8%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.2%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.9%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership83.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
9
Collingham 4.1 mi
Newark Castle 4.8 mi
Newark Northgate 4.9 mi
J27 M1 18.3 mi
J27 M1 18.5 mi
J34 A1(M) 18.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Norwell 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 1.7 mi away ⇄
Caunton 32 1.8 mi away ⇄
North Muskham 33 2.3 mi away ⇄
Sutton on Trent 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Collingham (Newark and Sherwood) 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Winthorpe 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Laxton 31 4.5 mi away ⇄
Normanton on Trent 30 4.7 mi away ⇄
Staythorpe 49 5.0 mi away ⇄
Egmanton 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Upton (Newark and Sherwood) 42 5.1 mi away ⇄
Newark-on-Trent 52 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Norwell a nice place to live?

Norwell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Norwell is 30/100, 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 Norwell?

Norwell has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 102 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Norwell?

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

Norwell in context

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Postcode districts in Norwell

NG23 36 ⇄

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