Town Pop. 719

Living in Whatton-in-the-Vale: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Whatton-in-the-Vale is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 49/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Whatton-in-the-Vale places 6th of 10 in the NG13 postcode district. Safety (93) and economic health (90) also clear 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (3) and lifestyle (18). Wider context for the surrounding area: NG13 postcode district.

44
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Whatton-in-the-Vale scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Whatton-in-the-Vale.
Or compare:
NG13 0AA NG13 7AA NG13 8AA NG13 9AA NG13

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
132.1 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 59 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Other crime 8 crimes
↑ 455% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Belvoir Close 40 crimes
  2. 2 New Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Orston Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
32
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Archbishop Cranmer Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre11.9 mi
Kings Mill Hospital19.2 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary24 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryEast Bridgford Medical Centre3.5 mi
GP capacity1,609 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)60.8%
available across Rushcliffe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
9.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate43.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43.6%Unemployed2.3%Retired24.8%Student3.4%Other inactive25.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.6%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary26.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.6%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership82%
Among the least-deprived 12% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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
49
Aslockton 0.4 mi
Elton and Orston 1.6 mi
Bingham 2.5 mi
J26 M1 14.5 mi
J26 M1 14.8 mi
J25 M1 17.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

Places like Whatton-in-the-Vale Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Whatton-in-the-Vale, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Whatton-in-the-Vale 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

Aslockton 44 0.5 mi away ⇄
Orston 36 1.9 mi away ⇄
Bingham 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Langar 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Newton (Rushcliffe) 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bottesford 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
East Bridgford 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Cropwell Butler 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Cropwell Bishop 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Saxondale 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Gunthorpe 48 4.9 mi away ⇄
Normanton (South Kesteven) 0 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whatton-in-the-Vale a nice place to live?

Whatton-in-the-Vale has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whatton-in-the-Vale is 44/100, 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 Whatton-in-the-Vale?

Whatton-in-the-Vale is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 95 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whatton-in-the-Vale?

Among the top-rated schools in Whatton-in-the-Vale is Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Whatton-in-the-Vale in total.

Whatton-in-the-Vale in context

See the best places to live in Nottinghamshire, ranked

Postcode districts in Whatton-in-the-Vale

NG13 43 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode