Forest Town
Town · 18,259 residents
68Good
Good · better than 6 in 10 towns
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- 79% of residents live within five minutes of a park
- Less recorded crime than is typical: 59 per 1,000 people a year against 100
- Affordability scores 76, well above the typical 60
Check before you view
- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
- Food & drink scores 35, below the typical 60
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Forest Town
Map outline: Official built-up area
Is Forest Town a good place to live?
Forest Town scores 68/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for environment (82) and safety (78).
It scores lowest on food & drink (35).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Forest Town in East Midlands, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Forest Town
The summary for Forest Town is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026