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Living in Wellow (Newark and Sherwood): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wellow (Newark and Sherwood) scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 82/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Bills falls furthest short: 32/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 16 places in the NG22 postcode district. It scores 6 points above the NG22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. Its broadband score runs 52 points above the NG22 district's 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG22 postcode district.

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Wellow (Newark and Sherwood) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
398.3 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 28 crimes
↑ 264% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 555% above national average
Other crime 12 crimes
↑ 2495% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 643% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 218% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Maypole Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Ossington Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 7 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.453 · PM2.5 6.881 · PM10 12.346 µg/m³
73
Green Space 15
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
19

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsBassetlaw Hospital9.5 mi
Kings Mill Hospital10.2 mi
Queens Medical Centre18.2 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMiddleton Lodge Practice1.3 mi
GP capacity3,224 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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed1.1%Retired32.6%Student4.1%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.7%Skilled & technical40.1%Routine & elementary16.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.4%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership73%
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
20
Shirebrook 8.5 mi
Mansfield Woodhouse 8.6 mi
Mansfield 8.9 mi
J29 M1 13.4 mi
J29 M1 13.5 mi
J34 A1(M) 13.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Wellow (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

New Ollerton and Ollerton 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
Kirton (Newark and Sherwood) 31 1.8 mi away ⇄
Rufford (Newark and Sherwood) 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Eakring 36 2.6 mi away ⇄
Edwinstowe 50 2.6 mi away ⇄
Walesby 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Laxton 31 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bilsthorpe 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Egmanton 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Tuxford 36 5.2 mi away ⇄
Markham Moor 0 5.4 mi away ⇄
Kirklington 38 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Wellow (Newark and Sherwood) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wellow (Newark and Sherwood) is 45/100, 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 Wellow (Newark and Sherwood)?

Wellow (Newark and Sherwood) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 92 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Wellow (Newark and Sherwood)

NG22 39 ⇄

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