Town Pop. 15,688

Living in South Normanton and Pinxton: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

South Normanton and Pinxton comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Schools is where South Normanton and Pinxton most outperforms the national norm: 53/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 61/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 13 places in the DE55 postcode district. Broadband (83) sits at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands South Normanton and Pinxton in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DE55 postcode district.

53
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South Normanton and Pinxton scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
61
89.4 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 591 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 154 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 125 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Public order 121 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Shoplifting 96 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
other 316 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cartwright Lane 81 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 62 crimes
  3. 3 Old Chapel Close 40 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 10.9 · PM2.5 7.8 · PM10 13.4 µg/m³
65
Green Space 31
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 13

Services

Schools
53
10 schools in area · 27 within 4km
2Outstanding6Good2Ungraded
  • John King Infant AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Longwood Infant AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Frederick Gent SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Glebe Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Kirkstead Junior AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Leys Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Pinxton Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
    Good
  • South Normanton Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Brigg Infant SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded
  • The Green Flying High AcademyPrimary · 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
43
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital3.7 mi
Queens Medical Centre10.9 mi
Royal Derby Hospital13.9 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
1 GP surgery in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,468 patients per GP
1dentist3pharmacies

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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)87.3%
available across Bolsover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 293 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
43
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed2.6%Retired22.9%Student2.6%Other inactive12.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.9%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary38.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.8%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership69.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
50
Alfreton 1.6 mi
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 3.3 mi
Sutton Parkway 3.7 mi
J28 M1 0.6 mi
J28 M1 0.8 mi
J27 M1 3.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Ample 13
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 14
Retail Shopping Ample 47
Takeaways Ample 20
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 £175,000 125
Detached £250,000 47
Semi-detached £165,000 41
Terraced £117,500 35
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£111k £179k £249k £317k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Pye Bridge 39 2.0 mi away ⇄
Newton and Blackwell 54 2.1 mi away ⇄
Alfreton 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
Selston 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Huthwaite 55 2.2 mi away ⇄
Somercotes and Swanwick 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Jacksdale and Westwood 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ironville 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tibshelf 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sutton in Ashfield 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 58 3.3 mi away ⇄
Shirland and Stonebroom 46 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Normanton and Pinxton a nice place to live?

South Normanton and Pinxton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for South Normanton and Pinxton is 53/100, 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 South Normanton and Pinxton?

South Normanton and Pinxton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 61/100. There were 1,403 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in South Normanton and Pinxton?

Among the top-rated schools in South Normanton and Pinxton are John King Infant Academy and Longwood Infant Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 10 rated schools in South Normanton and Pinxton in total.

What are house prices like in South Normanton and Pinxton?

The current median house price in South Normanton and Pinxton is £175,000, around 39% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £250,000, semi-detached £165,000, terraced £117,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 125 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

South Normanton and Pinxton in context

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Postcode districts in South Normanton and Pinxton

DE55 50 ⇄
NG16 55 ⇄

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