Living in Wingerworth: Liveability Score 63/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
Our overall score for Wingerworth is 63/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Wingerworth most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the S42 postcode district scores higher. Wingerworth leads all 7.
It scores 11 points above the S42 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. On broadband specifically, Wingerworth sits 41 points above the S42 district figure of 55/100. That sits 13 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S42 postcode district.
Settlement area
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Score breakdown
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House Prices
Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | £280,000 | 74 |
| Detached | £313,700 | 44 |
| Semi-detached | £235,500 | 23 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wingerworth a nice place to live?
Wingerworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wingerworth is 63/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.
How safe is Wingerworth?
Wingerworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 269 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are the best schools in Wingerworth?
Among the top-rated schools in Wingerworth are Deer Park Primary School, Grassmoor Primary School and Spire Nursery and Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Wingerworth in total.
What are house prices like in Wingerworth?
The current median house price in Wingerworth is £280,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £313,700, semi-detached £235,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 74 sales recorded in the past 12 months.
Wingerworth in context
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