Town Pop. 1,323

Living in Woodborough (Gedling): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Woodborough (Gedling) is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 85/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the NG14 postcode district, Woodborough (Gedling) ranks 6th. The NG14 district averages 49/100, putting Woodborough (Gedling) 5 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Woodborough (Gedling) sits 14 points above the NG14 district figure of 71/100. For the surrounding area, see NG14 postcode district.

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Woodborough (Gedling) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
96
29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 10 crimes
↓ 77% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 70% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 5 crimes
  2. 2 Lakeland Road 4 crimes
  3. 3 Lingwood Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 7.7 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 57
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Wood's Foundation CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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 departmentsQueens Medical Centre7.1 mi
Kings Mill Hospital10.1 mi
Royal Derby Hospital19.9 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Calverton Practice1.2 mi
GP capacity1,309 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)79.8%
available across Gedling
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate50.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.3%Unemployed2%Retired39.9%Student2.1%Other inactive5.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.6%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.7%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership75.5%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Gedling · 2026-27
A £1,740
B £2,030
C £2,320
D £2,610
E £3,190
F £3,770
G £4,350
H £5,220
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
35
Lowdham 2.9 mi
Burton Joyce 2.9 mi
Thurgarton 4.1 mi
J26 M1 7.4 mi
J26 M1 8 mi
J27 M1 8.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Woodborough (Gedling) 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

Epperstone 32 1.4 mi away ⇄
Lambley 53 1.5 mi away ⇄
Calverton 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Oxton 34 2.3 mi away ⇄
Lowdham 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Arnold 72 3.1 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Gedling) 72 3.6 mi away ⇄
Gunthorpe 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Thurgarton 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
East Bridgford 41 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bestwood Village 62 4.9 mi away ⇄
Halam 38 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodborough (Gedling) a nice place to live?

Woodborough (Gedling) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Woodborough (Gedling) 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 Woodborough (Gedling)?

Woodborough (Gedling) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 96/100. There were 39 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woodborough (Gedling)?

Among the top-rated schools in Woodborough (Gedling) is Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Woodborough (Gedling) in total.

Woodborough (Gedling) in context

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Postcode districts in Woodborough (Gedling)

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