Town Pop. 955

Living in Bamford: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bamford comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 40/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 12/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Bamford places 3rd of 4 in the S33 postcode district. Its transport score runs 12 points above the S33 district's 28/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see S33 postcode district.

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Bamford scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

84.8 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 24 crimes

↓ 25% below national average

Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes

↓ 11% below national average

Vehicle crime 10 crimes

↑ 119% above national average

Burglary 10 crimes

↑ 200% above national average

Public order 9 crimes

↑ 45% above national average

other 15 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 16 crimes
2 Brentwood Close 9 crimes
3 The Clough 9 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³

Green Space 85

Parks Some 1

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds None

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 4 within 4km

1Good

Bamford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E8.1 mi

Rotherham General Hospital14.6 mi

Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E14.6 mi

Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi

Routine referral (median)15 wks

Treated within 18 weeks54.2%

A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%

Nearest GP surgeryEvelyn Medical Centre2.5 mi

GP capacity736 patients per GP

1dentist0pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)80.1%

available across High Peak

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

18.8%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

18.8%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

97.8%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate53.8%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed53.8%Unemployed1.1%Retired35.9%Student3.3%Other inactive6%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial50.2%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary17.8%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications11%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)13.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.3%Apprenticeship3.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%

Home ownership73.9%

Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax High Peak · 2026-27

A £1,590

B £1,855

C £2,120

D £2,385

E £2,915

F £3,445

G £3,975

H £4,770

Energy Yorkshire region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Yorkshire Water

Average bill regional £437/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Bamford 0.5 mi

Hope 1.8 mi

Hathersage 2 mi

J35 M1 12.3 mi

J34 M1 12.5 mi

J35 M1 12.7 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bamford 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bamford a nice place to live?

Bamford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bamford is 42/100, 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 Bamford?

Bamford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 81 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bamford?

Among the top-rated schools in Bamford is Bamford Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bamford in total.

Bamford in context

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Postcode districts in Bamford

S33 41 ⇄

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