Town Pop. 7,186

Living in Radcliffe on Trent: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Radcliffe on Trent comes out at 55/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 50/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the NG12 postcode district.

Safety (86) also clears 80/100. That puts Radcliffe on Trent in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see NG12 postcode district.

55
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
66.8 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 185 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 70 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 44 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
Public order 37 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Shoplifting 35 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 109 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 46 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 37 crimes
  3. 3 Flower Avenue 25 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
71
Green Space 42
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 10
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
34
3 schools in area · 8 within 4km
3Good
  • Radcliffe-on-Trent Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Radcliffe-on-Trent Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • South Nottinghamshire AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre5.5 mi
Kings Mill Hospital14.9 mi
Royal Derby Hospital19.4 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,675 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%
available across Rushcliffe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 201 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed2%Retired33.5%Student3.7%Other inactive5.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.3%Skilled & technical30.3%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.8%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership81.1%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Rushcliffe · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
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
50
Radcliffe 0.2 mi
Netherfield 2.2 mi
Carlton 2.2 mi
J26 M1 8.9 mi
J26 M1 9.1 mi
J25 M1 11.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 39
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £325,000 75
Detached £409,950 35
Semi-detached £300,850 28
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£121k £230k £343k £452k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Upper Saxondale 47 1.2 mi away ⇄
Cropwell Butler 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Newton (Rushcliffe) 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Cotgrave 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Gedling) 72 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bassingfield 59 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cropwell Bishop 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bingham 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Gamston (Rushcliffe) 64 3.3 mi away ⇄
Gunthorpe 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
East Bridgford 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lambley 53 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Radcliffe on Trent a nice place to live?

Radcliffe on Trent is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Radcliffe on Trent is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Radcliffe on Trent?

Radcliffe on Trent is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 480 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Radcliffe on Trent?

Among the top-rated schools in Radcliffe on Trent are Radcliffe-on-Trent Infant and Nursery School, Radcliffe-on-Trent Junior School and South Nottinghamshire Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Radcliffe on Trent in total.

What are house prices like in Radcliffe on Trent?

The current median house price in Radcliffe on Trent is £325,000, around 14% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £409,950, semi-detached £300,850. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 35%. There were 75 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Radcliffe on Trent in context

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Postcode districts in Radcliffe on Trent

NG12 53 ⇄

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