Town Pop. 170

Living in Upton (Newark and Sherwood): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Upton (Newark and Sherwood) comes out at 42/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 14/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 15 places in the NG23 postcode district.

Against the wider NG23 district average of 36/100, that is 6 points above. Its environment score runs 23 points above the NG23 district's 54/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see NG23 postcode district.

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Upton (Newark and Sherwood) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
317.6 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 17 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 326% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 753% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 419% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 267% 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
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Some 1
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 Hospital13.9 mi
Queens Medical Centre14.7 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital18.3 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
Nearest GP surgerySouthwell Medical Centre2.1 mi
GP capacity1,307 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
40.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
39.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
82.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 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 1.1 mi
Fiskerton 1.4 mi
Bleasby 3.2 mi
J26 M1 14.9 mi
J27 M1 15.1 mi
J27 M1 15.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Upton (Newark and Sherwood) 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

Rolleston 35 1.2 mi away ⇄
Staythorpe 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Fiskerton (Newark and Sherwood) 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Farndon (Newark and Sherwood) 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bleasby 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Halam 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Caunton 32 3.7 mi away ⇄
Syerston 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Thurgarton 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kirklington 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Elston 35 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upton (Newark and Sherwood) a nice place to live?

Upton (Newark and Sherwood) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Upton (Newark and Sherwood) is 42/100, 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 Upton (Newark and Sherwood)?

Upton (Newark and Sherwood) 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.

Upton (Newark and Sherwood) in context

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Postcode districts in Upton (Newark and Sherwood)

NG23 36 ⇄

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