Town Pop. 9,177

Living in Nuthall and Watnall: Liveability Score 69/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Nuthall and Watnall is 69/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 66/100 against a national town median of 21/100. No other settlement in the NG16 postcode district scores higher. Nuthall and Watnall leads all 12.

It scores 14 points above the NG16 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. On transport specifically, Nuthall and Watnall sits 11 points above the NG16 district figure of 55/100. That sits 19 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG16 postcode district.

69
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 218 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 95 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 82 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Vehicle crime 61 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Other theft 59 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 202 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 67 crimes
  2. 2 Strathglen Close 39 crimes
  3. 3 Rowan Crescent 27 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 12.1 · PM2.5 7.6 · PM10 13.8 µg/m³
65
Green Space 74
Parks Ample 26
Sports Pitches Ample 12
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 12

Services

Schools
67
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area · 39 within 4km
10Good2Ungraded
  • Djanogly Strelley AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Gilthill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hollywell Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Horsendale Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Kimberley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Larkfields Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Larkfields Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Mornington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Kimberley SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

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
57
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre3 mi
Kings Mill Hospital8.5 mi
Royal Derby Hospital12.3 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryHama Medical Centre0.6 mi
GP capacity2,541 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)85.7%
available across Broxtowe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 180 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed2.3%Retired27%Student4.1%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.9%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary23.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership78.5%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Broxtowe · 2026-27
A £1,745
B £2,036
C £2,327
D £2,618
E £3,200
F £3,782
G £4,363
H £5,236
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
66
Bulwell 1.8 mi
Ilkeston 2.7 mi
Hucknall 3.5 mi
J26 M1 0.2 mi
J26 M1 0.7 mi
J27 M1 4.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
65
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £305,000 45
Detached £335,750 26
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£172k £237k £304k £369k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Swingate 55 0.8 mi away ⇄
Kimberley 56 1.1 mi away ⇄
Awsworth 59 2.0 mi away ⇄
Eastwood 58 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hucknall 60 2.9 mi away ⇄
Nottingham 67 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bestwood Village 62 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ilkeston 59 3.5 mi away ⇄
Trowell 62 3.5 mi away ⇄
Shipley (Amber Valley) 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Linby 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Stanton-by-Dale 48 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nuthall and Watnall a nice place to live?

Yes, Nuthall and Watnall is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Nuthall and Watnall is 69/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Nuthall and Watnall?

Nuthall and Watnall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 717 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Nuthall and Watnall?

Among the top-rated schools in Nuthall and Watnall are Djanogly Strelley Academy, Gilthill Primary School and Hollywell Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Nuthall and Watnall in total.

What are house prices like in Nuthall and Watnall?

The current median house price in Nuthall and Watnall is £305,000, around 7% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £335,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 45 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Nuthall and Watnall in context

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Postcode districts in Nuthall and Watnall

NG16 55 ⇄

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