Town Pop. 2,545

Living in Tuxford: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tuxford scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 61/100 versus a median of 88/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the NG22 postcode district, Tuxford ranks 12th.

That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: lifestyle (14), transport (19), schools (25) and healthcare (29). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG22 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
61
100.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 119 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Other crime 20 crimes
↑ 295% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
other 48 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 May Fair Place 27 crimes
  2. 2 Aspen Court 24 crimes
  3. 3 Great North Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 13.9 µg/m³
71
Green Space 8
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
25
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Tuxford AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Tuxford Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsBassetlaw Hospital9.8 mi
Kings Mill Hospital14.6 mi
Lincoln County Hospital14.9 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.9 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 capacity1,556 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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)74.3%
available across Bassetlaw
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 67 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
42
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed2.9%Retired27.4%Student3.2%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.9%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary31.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.2%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership68.5%
Among the most-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Bassetlaw · 2026-27
A £1,763
B £2,057
C £2,351
D £2,645
E £3,233
F £3,821
G £4,408
H £5,290
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
Retford 6.1 mi
Collingham 8.5 mi
Swinderby 9.1 mi
J34 A1(M) 12.7 mi
J34 A1 13.2 mi
J30 M1 17 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £175,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£169k £191k £215k £238k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

East Markham 33 1.3 mi away ⇄
Egmanton 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Markham Moor 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Laxton 31 2.7 mi away ⇄
Walesby 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
East Drayton 32 3.5 mi away ⇄
Normanton on Trent 30 3.6 mi away ⇄
Kirton (Newark and Sherwood) 31 3.6 mi away ⇄
Gamston (Bassetlaw) 29 3.7 mi away ⇄
Elkesley 29 4.2 mi away ⇄
High Marnham 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Woodbeck 22 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tuxford a nice place to live?

Tuxford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tuxford is 36/100, 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 Tuxford?

Tuxford has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 61/100. There were 256 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tuxford?

Among the top-rated schools in Tuxford are Tuxford Academy and Tuxford Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Tuxford in total.

What are house prices like in Tuxford?

The current median house price in Tuxford is £175,000, around 39% below the England and Wales average.

Tuxford in context

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Postcode districts in Tuxford

NG22 39 ⇄

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