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Living in Papplewick: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Papplewick comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Papplewick most outperforms the national norm: 66/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 10/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Of the 6 places sharing the NG15 postcode district, Papplewick scores lowest. The NG15 district averages 57/100, putting Papplewick 15 points below its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Papplewick sits 15 points below the NG15 district figure of 81/100. For the surrounding area, see NG15 postcode district.

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Papplewick scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
10
2,979.3 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 446 crimes
↑ 5435% above national average
Other theft 65 crimes
↑ 4232% above national average
Public order 44 crimes
↑ 2697% above national average
Other crime 37 crimes
↑ 7545% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↑ 851% above national average
other 94 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sherwood Lodge Drive 565 crimes
  2. 2 Tilford Road 27 crimes
  3. 3 Bass Close 10 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 8.088 · PM2.5 7.067 · PM10 12.658 µg/m³
70
Green Space 79
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
34

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital5.7 mi
Queens Medical Centre7.4 mi
Royal Derby Hospital16.7 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryOakenhall Medical Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity3,185 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)79.8%
available across Gedling
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate61.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.4%Unemployed2.7%Retired21.8%Student3.3%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary24.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.4%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership75.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Gedling · 2026-27
A £1,740
B £2,030
C £2,320
D £2,610
E £3,190
F £3,770
G £4,350
H £5,220
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
42
Hucknall 1.3 mi
Newstead 2 mi
Bulwell 3.9 mi
J27 M1 3.5 mi
J27 M1 3.9 mi
J26 M1 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
66
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Papplewick 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

Linby 45 0.9 mi away ⇄
Hucknall 60 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bestwood Village 62 2.2 mi away ⇄
Ravenshead 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Newstead 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Annesley Woodhouse 55 3.4 mi away ⇄
Harlow Wood 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Calverton 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Blidworth 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 58 4.4 mi away ⇄
Arnold 72 4.5 mi away ⇄
Nuthall and Watnall 69 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Papplewick a nice place to live?

Papplewick has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Papplewick is 42/100, 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 Papplewick?

Crime levels in Papplewick are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 10/100. There were 721 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Papplewick

NG15 57 ⇄

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