Town Pop. 8,695

Living in Shirebrook: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Shirebrook is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 48/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 30/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 5 places in the NG20 postcode district. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
30
156.8 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 600 crimes
↑ 107% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 247 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Public order 118 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 108 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Other theft 80 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
other 210 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 106 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 56 crimes
  3. 3 Laurel Close 45 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 9 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
69
Green Space 33
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
48
8 schools in area · 15 within 4km
1Outstanding3Good2Requires Improvement2Ungraded
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Langwith Bassett Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Model Village Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Park Infant & Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Brookfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • The Park Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • Shirebrook AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Stubbin Wood SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    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
32
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital4 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital8.2 mi
Rotherham General Hospital14.5 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,561 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

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
58
Full fibre (FTTP)87.3%
available across Bolsover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 275 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
18
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed2.4%Retired21%Student3%Other inactive17.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial18.5%Skilled & technical28.4%Routine & elementary53.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications31.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)16%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership49.7%
Among the most-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax Bolsover · 2026-27
A £1,706
B £1,990
C £2,275
D £2,559
E £3,128
F £3,696
G £4,265
H £5,118
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
48
Shirebrook 0.6 mi
Langwith-Whaley Thorns 2 mi
Mansfield Woodhouse 2.9 mi
J29 M1 4.3 mi
J29 M1 4.5 mi
J29A M1 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 12
Retail Shopping Ample 68
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £151,000 70
Detached £215,000 13
Semi-detached £161,500 39
Terraced £110,000 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£87k £137k £188k £238k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Langwith 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Scarcliffe 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
New Houghton 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Pleasley 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Church Warsop 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Market Warsop 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Mansfield Woodhouse 63 2.8 mi away ⇄
Glapwell 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bolsover 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Meden Vale 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Creswell 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Forest Town 58 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shirebrook a nice place to live?

Shirebrook has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shirebrook is 41/100, 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 Shirebrook?

Shirebrook has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 30/100. There were 1,363 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shirebrook?

Among the top-rated schools in Shirebrook are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Langwith Bassett Primary Academy and Model Village Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Shirebrook in total.

What are house prices like in Shirebrook?

The current median house price in Shirebrook is £151,000, around 47% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £215,000, semi-detached £161,500, terraced £110,000. There were 70 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Shirebrook

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