Town Pop. 79

Living in Staythorpe: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Staythorpe scores 49/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Bills falls furthest short: 32/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Among the 15 scored places sharing the NG23 postcode district, Staythorpe ranks 2nd. Against the wider NG23 district average of 36/100, that is 13 points above. Its broadband score runs 71 points above the NG23 district's 18/100. For the surrounding area, see NG23 postcode district.

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Staythorpe scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
683.5 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 17 crimes
↑ 546% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 816% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 1737% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 1016% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 692% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Forge Close 8 crimes
  2. 2 Blacksmith Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Main Street 7 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 76
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital15.3 mi
Queens Medical Centre15.8 mi
Lincoln County Hospital17.6 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
Nearest GP surgeryLombard Medical Centre2.2 mi
GP capacity1,797 patients per GP
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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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 4 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed2.3%Retired31.5%Student3.6%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.1%Skilled & technical31%Routine & elementary17.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.6%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership78.7%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
Council tax Newark and Sherwood · 2026-27
A £1,788
B £2,086
C £2,384
D £2,682
E £3,278
F £3,874
G £4,470
H £5,364
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
19
Rolleston 1.7 mi
Newark Castle 2.1 mi
Fiskerton 2.3 mi
J26 M1 16.4 mi
J27 M1 16.8 mi
J26 M1 17 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Staythorpe in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Farndon (Newark and Sherwood) 46 1.2 mi away ⇄
Rolleston 35 1.3 mi away ⇄
Upton (Newark and Sherwood) 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Fiskerton (Newark and Sherwood) 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Newark-on-Trent 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Elston 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Balderton 60 3.8 mi away ⇄
North Muskham 33 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bleasby 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) 52 3.9 mi away ⇄
Winthorpe 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Syerston 0 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Staythorpe a nice place to live?

Staythorpe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Staythorpe is 49/100, 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 Staythorpe?

Staythorpe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 54 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Staythorpe

NG23 36 ⇄

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