Town Pop. 744

Living in Walesby: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Walesby scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 22/100 versus a median of 60/100. Walesby places 11th of 16 in the NG22 postcode district.

Its safety score runs 36 points above the NG22 district's 55/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see NG22 postcode district.

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Walesby scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
82 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 22 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 235% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 7 crimes
  2. 2 Manor Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Kennedy Court 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.227 · PM2.5 6.939 · PM10 12.472 µg/m³
72
Green Space 13
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Walesby CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsBassetlaw Hospital7.9 mi
Kings Mill Hospital12.1 mi
Lincoln County Hospital18.9 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMiddleton Lodge Practice1.9 mi
GP capacity4,002 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
22
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
42.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
42.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate47%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47%Unemployed1.7%Retired40.4%Student2.6%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.3%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary29.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.2%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership82.1%
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
21
Retford 6 mi
Worksop 8.3 mi
Shirebrook 9.4 mi
J34 A1(M) 11.4 mi
J34 A1 11.8 mi
J30 M1 13.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £238,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£237k £258k £279k £300k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Kirton (Newark and Sherwood) 31 1.4 mi away ⇄
New Ollerton and Ollerton 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Markham Moor 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wellow (Newark and Sherwood) 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Elkesley 29 3.3 mi away ⇄
Laxton 31 3.4 mi away ⇄
Egmanton 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tuxford 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Gamston (Bassetlaw) 29 3.8 mi away ⇄
East Markham 33 3.9 mi away ⇄
Edwinstowe 50 4.4 mi away ⇄
Rufford (Newark and Sherwood) 0 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Walesby a nice place to live?

Walesby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Walesby is 37/100, 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 Walesby?

Walesby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 61 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Walesby?

The current median house price in Walesby is £238,500, around 16% below the England and Wales average.

Walesby in context

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Postcode districts in Walesby

NG22 39 ⇄

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