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Living in Rampton (Bassetlaw): Liveability Score 22/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rampton (Bassetlaw) scores 22/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 33/100 versus a median of 88/100. Rampton (Bassetlaw) places 18th of 19 in the DN22 postcode district.

Against the wider DN22 district average of 53/100, that is 31 points below. On transport specifically, Rampton (Bassetlaw) sits 27 points below the DN22 district figure of 45/100. That sits 28 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN22 postcode district.

22
OUT OF 100
Poor
Score for:

Settlement area

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Rampton (Bassetlaw) scores 22 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
33
660.6 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 154 crimes
↑ 1108% above national average
Public order 27 crimes
↑ 985% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 295% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 360% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 363% above national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Burden Crescent 145 crimes
  2. 2 Birch Close 10 crimes
  3. 3 Nightingale Way 10 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.644 · PM2.5 6.911 · PM10 12.234 µg/m³
73
Green Space 11
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Rampton Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
6
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital12.3 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital12.5 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary20.3 mi
Hospital waitsDoncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust6.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.5%
Nearest GP surgeryNorth Leverton Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity1,686 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)74.3%
available across Bassetlaw
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
6.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
6.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
40
Employment rate51.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired25.9%Student3.1%Other inactive17.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.3%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary27.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.6%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership80.1%
Among the most-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax Bassetlaw · 2026-27
A £1,763
B £2,057
C £2,351
D £2,645
E £3,233
F £3,821
G £4,408
H £5,290
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Saxilby 6.1 mi
Retford 6.1 mi
Gainsborough Lea Road 6.3 mi
J34 A1(M) 12.3 mi
J34 A1 12.8 mi
J3 M180 18.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rampton (Bassetlaw) 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

Cottam (Bassetlaw) 25 1.1 mi away ⇄
Treswell 23 1.2 mi away ⇄
Woodbeck 22 1.6 mi away ⇄
South Leverton 23 1.9 mi away ⇄
North Leverton with Habblesthorpe 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
East Drayton 32 2.5 mi away ⇄
Torksey Lock 33 2.5 mi away ⇄
Laughterton 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
Newton on Trent 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Marton (West Lindsey) 32 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sturton le Steeple 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
High Marnham 0 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rampton (Bassetlaw) a nice place to live?

Rampton (Bassetlaw) scores below average as a place to live. Our liveability score for Rampton (Bassetlaw) is 22/100, placing it among one of the lower-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Rampton (Bassetlaw)?

Rampton (Bassetlaw) has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 33/100. There were 253 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rampton (Bassetlaw)?

Among the top-rated schools in Rampton (Bassetlaw) is Rampton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Rampton (Bassetlaw) in total.

Rampton (Bassetlaw) in context

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Postcode districts in Rampton (Bassetlaw)

DN22 53 ⇄

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