Area guide · Newark and Sherwood

Living in Rainworth

A snapshot of life in Rainworth, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Rainworth is a village in Newark and Sherwood, East Midlands with a population of 7,990. The average house price is £201,115 and the overall crime rate is 67.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Rainworth ranks

Population

7,990

Avg House Price

£201,115

Crime Rate

67.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

416 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,244.7

Median Age

44.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Rainworth's detached homes (£259,377) command roughly 2.0× the price of a terraced (£129,606).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Rainworth prices have risen 51% over the last 9 years (£133,585 → £201,115).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£259,377	£241,000	55
Semi-Detached	£181,998	£175,000	70
Terraced	£129,606	£128,000	26
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Rainworth is 67.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Rainworth: violent crime (35% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	3
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Heathlands Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Lake View Primary and Nursery School	Primary	No rating available
The Joseph Whitaker School	Secondary	No rating available
The Python Hill Academy	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Rainworth averages 416 Mbps — 316% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Rainworth homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 58.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.2
% Rated C or Above	58.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,137

Demographics & Economy

Population	7,990
Median Age	44.9
Median Household Income	£28,244.7
Employment Rate	57.1%
Owner Occupied	68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	27.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Rainworth?

The average house price in Rainworth is £201,115 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Rainworth?

The most affordable entry point in Rainworth is a terraced, with an average price of £129,606.

Is Rainworth a safe place to live?

Rainworth has a recorded crime rate of 67.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Rainworth?

Rainworth has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Rainworth?

Average broadband download speeds in Rainworth are around 416 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.9% of premises.

How big is Rainworth?

Rainworth is a settlement in Newark and Sherwood with a population of approximately 7,990.

Most compared with

How does Rainworth stack up against its neighbours?

Alfreton

Rainworth

House price: £240,964 · £201,115
Crime rate: 66.3 · 67.8
Distance: 11.3 mi

Annesley Woodhouse

Rainworth

House price: £232,889 · £201,115
Crime rate: 80.2 · 67.8
Distance: 6.3 mi

Arnold

Rainworth

House price: £233,758 · £201,115
Crime rate: N/A · 67.8
Distance: 8.2 mi

Balderton

Rainworth

House price: £221,671 · £201,115
Crime rate: 84.1 · 67.8
Distance: 14.3 mi

Beeston (Broxtowe)

Rainworth

House price: £320,616 · £201,115
Crime rate: N/A · 67.8
Distance: 14.1 mi

Bilsthorpe

Rainworth

House price: £257,598 · £201,115
Crime rate: 67.6 · 67.8
Distance: 3.7 mi

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