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Living in Walkeringham: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Walkeringham is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Walkeringham places 5th of 10 in the DN10 postcode district.

On safety specifically, Walkeringham sits 23 points above the DN10 district figure of 68/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DN10 postcode district.

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Walkeringham scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
134.5 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 36 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Other crime 14 crimes
↑ 770% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 156% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 326% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Deerlands Way 16 crimes
  2. 2 Station Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 North Moor Drive 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Misterton Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Walkeringham Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
7
A&E departmentsDoncaster Royal Infirmary12.6 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital12.9 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital13.1 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryCleveland Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity2,225 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)74.3%
available across Bassetlaw
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
16.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
16.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed2.1%Retired32.6%Student3.3%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.4%Skilled & technical38.1%Routine & elementary24.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.4%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership78%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Gainsborough Central 3.6 mi
Gainsborough Lea Road 4.1 mi
Retford 8.7 mi
J34 A1(M) 9.3 mi
J34 A1 9.6 mi
J2 M180 10 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
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 Walkeringham 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

Misterton (Bassetlaw) 35 1.2 mi away ⇄
Beckingham 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Gringley on the Hill 32 2.3 mi away ⇄
Gainsborough 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Clayworth 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
North Wheatley 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bole 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Haxey 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Westwoodside 45 4.6 mi away ⇄
Everton (Bassetlaw) 32 4.9 mi away ⇄
Lea (West Lindsey) 37 5.2 mi away ⇄
Misson 38 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Walkeringham a nice place to live?

Walkeringham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Walkeringham 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 Walkeringham?

Walkeringham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 108 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Walkeringham?

Among the top-rated schools in Walkeringham are Misterton Primary and Nursery School and Walkeringham Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Walkeringham in total.

Walkeringham in context

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Postcode districts in Walkeringham

DN10 34 ⇄

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