Town Pop. 4,895

Living in Wilford: Liveability Score 71/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wilford scores 71/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Wilford most outperforms the national norm: 83/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 48/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the NG11 postcode district. Against the wider NG11 district average of 60/100, that is 11 points above. Its transport score runs 13 points above the NG11 district's 70/100. For the surrounding area, see NG11 postcode district.

71
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
48
123.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Shoplifting 167 crimes
↑ 337% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 122 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 59 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Other theft 46 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Public order 43 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
other 167 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Becket Way 133 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 119 crimes
  3. 3 Pinfold Lane 21 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 13 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 13.2 µg/m³
65
Green Space 74
Parks Ample 21
Sports Pitches Ample 14
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
70
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 11 in area · 52 within 4km
1Outstanding7Good3Ungraded
  • Nethergate AcademySpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • CP Riverside SchoolAlternative provision · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Farnborough Spencer AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Greythorn Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • The Becket SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Nottingham Emmanuel SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Dovecote Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Heymann Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
79
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre1.2 mi
Kings Mill Hospital14.2 mi
Royal Derby Hospital14.3 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryCastle Healthcare Practice0.7 mi
GP capacity1,943 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)84.9%
available across Nottingham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 113 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate61.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired25.1%Student5.1%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.5%Skilled & technical28.3%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.4%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership81%
Among the least-deprived 11% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
Council tax Nottingham · 2026-27
A £1,837
B £2,143
C £2,449
D £2,755
E £3,367
F £3,979
G £4,592
H £5,510
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
83
Nottingham 1.8 mi
Beeston 2 mi
Attenborough 3.2 mi
J26 M1 5.5 mi
J26 M1 5.8 mi
J25 M1 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
76
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £295,000 40
Detached £320,000 12
Semi-detached £283,750 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£248k £304k £361k £417k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

West Bridgford 74 1.2 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Nottingham) 58 1.7 mi away ⇄
Edwalton 69 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ruddington 64 2.1 mi away ⇄
Gamston (Rushcliffe) 64 2.4 mi away ⇄
Beeston (Broxtowe) 67 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tollerton (Rushcliffe) 55 3.2 mi away ⇄
Nottingham 67 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bassingfield 59 3.3 mi away ⇄
Normanton-on-the-Wolds 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Gotham 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Keyworth 50 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wilford a nice place to live?

Yes, Wilford is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Wilford is 71/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Wilford?

Wilford has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 48/100. There were 604 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wilford?

Among the top-rated schools in Wilford are Nethergate Academy, CP Riverside School and Farnborough Spencer Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 11 rated schools in Wilford in total.

What are house prices like in Wilford?

The current median house price in Wilford is £295,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £320,000, semi-detached £283,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 40 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wilford in context

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Postcode districts in Wilford

NG11 60 ⇄
NG2 67 ⇄

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