Town Pop. 8,141

Living in Rainworth: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rainworth comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 58/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 48/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Rainworth places 4th of 5 in the NG21 postcode district. Against the wider NG21 district average of 42/100, that is 7 points above. On healthcare specifically, Rainworth sits 12 points above the NG21 district figure of 46/100. For the surrounding area, see NG21 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
48
89.5 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 385 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 114 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 54 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 41 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Other crime 36 crimes
↑ 120% above national average
other 99 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Willoughby Gardens 221 crimes
  2. 2 Vera Crescent 42 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 40 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.965 · PM2.5 7.093 · PM10 13.701 µg/m³
70
Green Space 39
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
29
6 schools in area · 11 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good3Ungraded
  • Dawn House SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Heathlands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Python Hill AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Blidworth Oaks Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Lake View Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded
  • The Joseph Whitaker SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

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
58
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital3.9 mi
Queens Medical Centre11.7 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital12.4 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
2 GP surgeries in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,236 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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 156 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
37
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed2%Retired24.5%Student3.4%Other inactive12.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.2%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary37.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.5%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership71.6%
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
48
Mansfield 3.7 mi
Mansfield Woodhouse 4.7 mi
Sutton Parkway 5.4 mi
J27 M1 7.5 mi
J27 M1 7.5 mi
J28 M1 8.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Adequate 13
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 £200,000 63
Detached £250,000 27
Semi-detached £180,000 29
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£124k £168k £214k £258k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Blidworth 38 1.4 mi away ⇄
Harlow Wood 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Forest Town 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ravenshead 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Mansfield 59 3.5 mi away ⇄
Farnsfield 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bilsthorpe 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Mansfield Woodhouse 63 4.4 mi away ⇄
Edingley 38 4.8 mi away ⇄
Oxton 34 4.9 mi away ⇄
Rufford (Newark and Sherwood) 0 5.0 mi away ⇄
Edwinstowe 50 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainworth a nice place to live?

Rainworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rainworth is 49/100, 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 Rainworth?

Rainworth has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 48/100. There were 729 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rainworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Rainworth are Dawn House School, Heathlands Primary School and The Python Hill Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Rainworth in total.

What are house prices like in Rainworth?

The current median house price in Rainworth is £200,000, around 30% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £250,000, semi-detached £180,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 25%. There were 63 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Rainworth in context

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Postcode districts in Rainworth

NG21 42 ⇄

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