Town Pop. 5,397

Living in Ravenshead: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ravenshead comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Ravenshead most outperforms the national norm: 46/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 38/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Ravenshead places 5th of 6 in the NG15 postcode district. The NG15 district averages 57/100, putting Ravenshead 14 points below its own postcode area. Its lifestyle score runs 35 points below the NG15 district's 81/100. For the surrounding area, see NG15 postcode district.

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Ravenshead scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
38
160.8 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 494 crimes
↑ 175% above national average
Other theft 81 crimes
↑ 142% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 59 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Public order 49 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Other crime 44 crimes
↑ 310% above national average
other 141 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sherwood Lodge Drive 565 crimes
  2. 2 Tilford Road 27 crimes
  3. 3 Byron Crescent 13 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
71
Green Space 47
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 10
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
34
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good
  • Abbey Gates Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ravenshead CofE 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
12
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital3.5 mi
Queens Medical Centre8.9 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital15.5 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Abbey Medical Group2.5 mi
GP capacity1,176 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
81
Full fibre (FTTP)79.8%
available across Gedling
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 127 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed1.8%Retired32.5%Student3.3%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.8%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.5%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership85.6%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
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
40
Newstead 2.6 mi
Hucknall 3.5 mi
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 3.8 mi
J27 M1 4.5 mi
J27 M1 4.6 mi
J28 M1 6.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 2
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 £368,000 43
Detached £377,500 36
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£344k £382k £421k £459k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Harlow Wood 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Papplewick 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Blidworth 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Linby 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Newstead 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Rainworth 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Annesley Woodhouse 55 3.6 mi away ⇄
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 58 3.7 mi away ⇄
Mansfield 59 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hucknall 60 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bestwood Village 62 4.3 mi away ⇄
Calverton 47 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ravenshead a nice place to live?

Ravenshead has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ravenshead is 43/100, 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 Ravenshead?

Ravenshead has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 38/100. There were 868 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ravenshead?

Among the top-rated schools in Ravenshead are Abbey Gates Primary School and Ravenshead CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Ravenshead in total.

What are house prices like in Ravenshead?

The current median house price in Ravenshead is £368,000, around 29% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £377,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 11%. There were 43 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Ravenshead

NG15 57 ⇄

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