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Living in Stanton Hill and Skegby: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stanton Hill and Skegby is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 58/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 44/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That places it last of the 6 scored places in the NG17 postcode district. Its transport score runs 12 points below the NG17 district's 70/100. Broadband (86) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG17 postcode district.

51
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Stanton Hill and Skegby scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
44
136.3 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 209 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 94 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 57 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Public order 45 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Shoplifting 39 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
other 152 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 39 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 39 crimes
  3. 3 Institute Street 35 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
70
Green Space 52
Parks Ample 15
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
50
6 schools in area · 21 within 4km
4Good1Inadequate1Ungraded
  • Healdswood Infants' and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Skegby Junior AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Inadequate
  • Quarrydale AcademySecondary · 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
37
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital1.2 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital13.2 mi
Queens Medical Centre13.9 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBrierley Park Medical Group1.3 mi
GP capacity1,484 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)67.6%
available across Ashfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 93 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
29
Employment rate51.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.2%Unemployed3%Retired28.5%Student3.2%Other inactive14.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.2%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary39.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.7%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership69.8%
Among the most-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Ashfield · 2026-27
A £1,739
B £2,029
C £2,319
D £2,609
E £3,189
F £3,769
G £4,348
H £5,218
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
58
Sutton Parkway 2.4 mi
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 3.1 mi
Mansfield 3.2 mi
J28 M1 3.3 mi
J28 M1 3.6 mi
J29 M1 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 3
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 £192,500 32
Detached £250,000 16
Semi-detached £164,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£87k £159k £234k £306k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Sutton in Ashfield 53 1.4 mi away ⇄
Huthwaite 55 1.6 mi away ⇄
Pleasley 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tibshelf 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
New Houghton 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Newton and Blackwell 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 58 3.0 mi away ⇄
Glapwell 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Mansfield 59 3.5 mi away ⇄
South Normanton and Pinxton 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Mansfield Woodhouse 63 4.0 mi away ⇄
Pilsley and Lower Pilsley 53 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stanton Hill and Skegby a nice place to live?

Stanton Hill and Skegby is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Stanton Hill and Skegby is 51/100, 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 Stanton Hill and Skegby?

Stanton Hill and Skegby has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 44/100. There were 596 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stanton Hill and Skegby?

Among the top-rated schools in Stanton Hill and Skegby are Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School, Skegby Junior Academy and St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Stanton Hill and Skegby in total.

What are house prices like in Stanton Hill and Skegby?

The current median house price in Stanton Hill and Skegby is £192,500, around 32% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £250,000, semi-detached £164,000. There were 32 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Stanton Hill and Skegby

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