Town Pop. 498

Living in Winthorpe: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Winthorpe scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 32/100 against a town median of 47/100. Of the 5 places sharing the NG24 postcode district, Winthorpe scores lowest.

Against the wider NG24 district average of 50/100, that is 11 points below. On transport specifically, Winthorpe sits 34 points below the NG24 district figure of 57/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG24 postcode district.

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Winthorpe scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
341.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 49 crimes
↑ 195% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 31 crimes
↑ 815% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 204% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 516% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 610% above national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Henton Close 23 crimes
  2. 2 The Spinney 18 crimes
  3. 3 Thompson Close 16 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 7.605 · PM2.5 7.108 · PM10 13.429 µg/m³
70
Green Space 24
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
2 schools in area · 10 within 4km
2Good
  • Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Winthorpe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital13.6 mi
Kings Mill Hospital18.6 mi
Queens Medical Centre19.5 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBarnby Gate Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,797 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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate52.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.8%Unemployed2.2%Retired32%Student3.9%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.2%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary20.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.9%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership81.5%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
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
23
Newark Northgate 1.6 mi
Newark Castle 2 mi
Collingham 3.3 mi
J26 M1 20.3 mi
J27 M1 20.5 mi
J27 M1 20.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Winthorpe 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

Coddington 47 1.4 mi away ⇄
Newark-on-Trent 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
North Muskham 33 2.1 mi away ⇄
Balderton 60 3.1 mi away ⇄
Collingham (Newark and Sherwood) 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cromwell 30 3.7 mi away ⇄
Staythorpe 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Farndon (Newark and Sherwood) 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Norwell 30 4.4 mi away ⇄
Claypole 33 5.0 mi away ⇄
Swinderby 34 5.1 mi away ⇄
Caunton 32 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Winthorpe a nice place to live?

Winthorpe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Winthorpe is 39/100, 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 Winthorpe?

Winthorpe has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 170 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Winthorpe?

Among the top-rated schools in Winthorpe are Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy and Winthorpe Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Winthorpe in total.

Winthorpe in context

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Postcode districts in Winthorpe

NG24 50 ⇄

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