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Living in Swingate: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Swingate is 55/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 40/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Swingate places 6th of 12 in the NG16 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Swingate sits 21 points above the NG16 district figure of 78/100. That puts Swingate in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG16 postcode district.

55
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Settlement area

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Swingate scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
40
337.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Shoplifting 65 crimes
↑ 969% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 64 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
↑ 289% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 410% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 190% above national average
other 47 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 69 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 19 crimes
  3. 3 Victoria Street 17 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 11.142 · PM2.5 7.391 · PM10 12.501 µg/m³
67
Green Space 57
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
57
5 schools in area · 38 within 4km
5Good
  • Hollywell Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kimberley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Larkfields Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Larkfields Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Kimberley SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    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 departmentsQueens Medical Centre4.2 mi
Kings Mill Hospital9.8 mi
Royal Derby Hospital11.9 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryHama Medical Centre0.3 mi
GP capacity2,627 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)85.7%
available across Broxtowe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed3.3%Retired25.4%Student2.8%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.2%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary29%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.9%Apprenticeship8.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership77%
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
54
Ilkeston 1.9 mi
Bulwell 2.5 mi
Langley Mill 3.7 mi
J26 M1 0.7 mi
J26 M1 1 mi
J27 M1 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Swingate 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

Kimberley 56 0.6 mi away ⇄
Nuthall and Watnall 69 0.8 mi away ⇄
Awsworth 59 1.3 mi away ⇄
Eastwood 58 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ilkeston 59 2.7 mi away ⇄
Trowell 62 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hucknall 60 3.4 mi away ⇄
Shipley (Amber Valley) 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Nottingham 67 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bestwood Village 62 3.9 mi away ⇄
Stanton-by-Dale 48 3.9 mi away ⇄
Stapleford 67 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swingate a nice place to live?

Swingate is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Swingate is 55/100, 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 Swingate?

Swingate has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 40/100. There were 263 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Swingate?

Among the top-rated schools in Swingate are Hollywell Primary School, Kimberley Primary School and Larkfields Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Swingate in total.

Swingate in context

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Postcode districts in Swingate

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