Town Pop. 1,185

Living in Sutton on Trent: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sutton on Trent comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Sutton on Trent most outperforms the national norm: 50/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 32/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Sutton on Trent places 3rd of 15 in the NG23 postcode district. The NG23 district averages 36/100, putting Sutton on Trent 10 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 27 points above the NG23 district's 23/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG23 postcode district.

46
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Sutton on Trent scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Sutton on Trent.
Or compare:
NG23 5AA NG23 6AA NG23 7AA NG23

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
50.6 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 13 crimes
↓ 67% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Public order 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 6 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Old Great North Road 9 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 8 crimes
  3. 3 Church Street 7 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.09 · PM2.5 7.099 · PM10 13.701 µg/m³
71
Green Space 23
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
50
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital12.1 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital14.8 mi
Kings Mill Hospital17.4 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust7.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,294 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
32
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
60%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
60%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate59.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired28%Student2.7%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)20.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.2%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership71.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
Collingham 3.7 mi
Swinderby 4.6 mi
Newark Northgate 7.1 mi
J34 A1(M) 17.4 mi
J34 A1 17.9 mi
J27 M1 20.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

Places like Sutton on Trent Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Sutton on Trent, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sutton on Trent 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

Normanton on Trent 30 1.9 mi away ⇄
Cromwell 30 2.4 mi away ⇄
Norwell 30 3.1 mi away ⇄
South Clifton 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
High Marnham 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
North Scarle 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Collingham (Newark and Sherwood) 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Egmanton 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
North Muskham 33 4.3 mi away ⇄
Laxton 31 4.6 mi away ⇄
Caunton 32 4.8 mi away ⇄
Tuxford 36 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sutton on Trent a nice place to live?

Sutton on Trent has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sutton on Trent is 46/100, 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 Sutton on Trent?

Sutton on Trent is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 60 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sutton on Trent?

Among the top-rated schools in Sutton on Trent is Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Sutton on Trent in total.

Sutton on Trent in context

See the best places to live in Nottinghamshire, ranked

Postcode districts in Sutton on Trent

NG23 36 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode