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Living in Upper Saxondale: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Upper Saxondale scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Among the 16 scored places sharing the NG12 postcode district, Upper Saxondale ranks 9th. Against the wider NG12 district average of 53/100, that is 6 points below.

On transport specifically, Upper Saxondale sits 17 points below the NG12 district figure of 48/100. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: schools (17), healthcare (26) and lifestyle (29). Wider context for the surrounding area: NG12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
189 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 32 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 393% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 380% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 18 crimes
  2. 2 Springfield Close 16 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 10 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 7.638 · PM2.5 6.752 · PM10 12.756 µg/m³
71
Green Space 34
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre7.3 mi
Kings Mill Hospital16.1 mi
Royal Derby Hospital21.2 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryRadcliffe-on-Trent Health Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity1,359 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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%
available across Rushcliffe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed1.8%Retired32.4%Student4.3%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.8%Skilled & technical30.3%Routine & elementary17.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.5%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership79.7%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Rushcliffe · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
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
31
Radcliffe 1.4 mi
Bingham 2.3 mi
Burton Joyce 3 mi
J26 M1 10.1 mi
J26 M1 10.3 mi
J25 M1 12.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Upper Saxondale 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

Radcliffe on Trent 55 1.2 mi away ⇄
Cropwell Butler 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Newton (Rushcliffe) 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bingham 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cropwell Bishop 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cotgrave 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
East Bridgford 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Gunthorpe 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bassingfield 59 3.6 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Gedling) 72 3.8 mi away ⇄
Aslockton 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Gamston (Rushcliffe) 64 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Saxondale a nice place to live?

Upper Saxondale has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Upper Saxondale is 47/100, 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 Upper Saxondale?

Upper Saxondale is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 124 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Upper Saxondale in context

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Postcode districts in Upper Saxondale

NG12 53 ⇄

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