Town Pop. 15,382

Living in Stapleford: Liveability Score 67/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stapleford is 67/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 87/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 55/100 versus a median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the NG9 postcode district scores higher. Stapleford leads all 4. That sits 17 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (96). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG9 postcode district.

67
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
55
87.2 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 547 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 199 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 101 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 99 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 79 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
other 317 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 85 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 42 crimes
  3. 3 Broad Oak Drive 33 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 11.7 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 12.7 µg/m³
67
Green Space 56
Parks Ample 32
Sports Pitches Ample 22
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
72
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 19 in area · 40 within 4km
15Good4Ungraded
  • Albany Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Albany Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bispham Spencer AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Bramcote CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bramcote CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Bramcote Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2026
    Good
  • Cloudside AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Fairfield Spencer AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Foxwood AcademySpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • George Spencer AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good

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
87
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre3.1 mi
Royal Derby Hospital9.7 mi
Kings Mill Hospital13.1 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
3 GP surgeries in area 15 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity2,004 patients per GP
1dentist4pharmacies

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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)85.7%
available across Broxtowe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 293 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed3.1%Retired23.8%Student3.6%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.5%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary32.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.8%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership68.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Broxtowe · 2026-27
A £1,745
B £2,036
C £2,327
D £2,618
E £3,200
F £3,782
G £4,363
H £5,236
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
64
Attenborough 2.3 mi
Beeston 2.7 mi
Long Eaton 3.3 mi
J25 M1 1.5 mi
J25 M1 1.9 mi
J26 M1 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
65
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 20
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 13
Retail Shopping Ample 127
Takeaways Ample 25
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 £220,000 98
Detached £287,100 21
Semi-detached £225,000 47
Terraced £180,000 27
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£152k £226k £302k £376k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Sandiacre 64 1.2 mi away ⇄
Trowell 62 1.5 mi away ⇄
Beeston (Broxtowe) 67 1.6 mi away ⇄
Stanton-by-Dale 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Risley 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Long Eaton 60 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ilkeston 59 3.2 mi away ⇄
Breaston and Draycott 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Nottingham) 58 4.1 mi away ⇄
Awsworth 59 4.1 mi away ⇄
Swingate 55 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ratcliffe on Soar 0 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stapleford a nice place to live?

Yes, Stapleford is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Stapleford is 67/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Stapleford?

Stapleford has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 55/100. There were 1,342 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stapleford?

Among the top-rated schools in Stapleford are Albany Infant and Nursery School, Albany Junior School and Bispham Spencer Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 19 rated schools in Stapleford in total.

What are house prices like in Stapleford?

The current median house price in Stapleford is £220,000, around 23% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £287,100, semi-detached £225,000, terraced £180,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 98 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Stapleford in context

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Postcode districts in Stapleford

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