Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Town · 20,902 residents
58Good
Good · better than 2 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
- Affordability scores 73, well above the typical 60
- 70% of residents live within five minutes of a park
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- 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 Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Map outline: Official built-up area
Is Kirkby-in-Ashfield a good place to live?
Kirkby-in-Ashfield scores 58/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for affordability (73) and environment (72).
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 Kirkby-in-Ashfield in East Midlands, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Kirkby-in-Ashfield
The summary for Kirkby-in-Ashfield is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026