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Living in Baslow: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Baslow is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. No other settlement in the DE45 postcode district scores higher. Baslow leads all 4.

Against the wider DE45 district average of 45/100, that is 6 points above. On broadband specifically, Baslow sits 78 points above the DE45 district figure of 15/100. Economic health (90) and safety (88) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see DE45 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Baslow scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
93.9 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 27 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Shoplifting 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 19 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 13 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 5 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10 µg/m³
75
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • St Anne's CofE 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
31
A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E10.3 mi
Rotherham General Hospital15.9 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E16 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,707 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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Derbyshire Dales
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate49.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.5%Unemployed2%Retired39%Student4.1%Other inactive5.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.2%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.7%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership62.8%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Derbyshire Dales · 2026-27
A £1,630
B £1,902
C £2,173
D £2,445
E £2,988
F £3,532
G £4,075
H £4,890
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
17
Grindleford 3.9 mi
Hathersage 5.5 mi
Bamford 6.8 mi
J29A M1 12 mi
J29A M1 12.2 mi
J29 M1 12.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £700,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£558k £595k £632k £669k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Calver 44 1.4 mi away ⇄
Froggatt 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Great Longstone 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Eyam 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bakewell 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Grindleford 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Rowsley 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Holmesfield 38 5.3 mi away ⇄
Holymoorside 50 5.6 mi away ⇄
Hathersage 40 5.8 mi away ⇄
Youlgreave 36 5.8 mi away ⇄
Cutthorpe 45 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Baslow a nice place to live?

Baslow is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Baslow is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Baslow?

Baslow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 77 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Baslow?

Among the top-rated schools in Baslow is St Anne's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Baslow in total.

What are house prices like in Baslow?

The current median house price in Baslow is £700,000, around 146% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%.

Baslow in context

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Postcode districts in Baslow

DE45 45 ⇄

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