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Living in Oxton: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Oxton comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 13/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Of the 3 places sharing the NG25 postcode district, Oxton scores lowest.

It scores 12 points below the NG25 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see NG25 postcode district.

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Oxton scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
164.4 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 34 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 190% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 297% above national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 16 crimes
  2. 2 Old Rufford Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Broomfield Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 7.14 · PM2.5 6.93 · PM10 12.508 µg/m³
71
Green Space 69
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital8.7 mi
Queens Medical Centre8.9 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital17.8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Calverton Practice1.5 mi
GP capacity1,253 patients per GP
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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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
22.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
22.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.7%Student3.9%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.5%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary18.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership72%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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
10
Lowdham 4.4 mi
Thurgarton 4.6 mi
Bleasby 5.1 mi
J26 M1 8.3 mi
J27 M1 8.4 mi
J27 M1 8.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Oxton 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

Calverton 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Woodborough (Gedling) 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Epperstone 32 2.3 mi away ⇄
Halam 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Farnsfield 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Edingley 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Blidworth 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Lambley 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lowdham 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Thurgarton 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Arnold 72 4.6 mi away ⇄
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) 52 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Oxton a nice place to live?

Oxton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Oxton is 34/100, 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 Oxton?

Oxton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 83 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Oxton in context

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Postcode districts in Oxton

NG25 46 ⇄

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