Town Pop. 106

Living in Batham Gate: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Batham Gate comes out at 32/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 4/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 7 scored places sharing the SK17 postcode district, Batham Gate ranks 6th.

It scores 11 points below the SK17 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (86) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SK17 postcode district.

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Batham Gate scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
481.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 19 crimes
↑ 438% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 397% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 1275% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 732% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 508% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Upper End Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Batham Gate Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Meadow Avenue 7 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.706 · PM2.5 6.32 · PM10 11.675 µg/m³
74
Green Space 19
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E17.5 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital18.4 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)18.9 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryStewart Medical Centre2.1 mi
GP capacity1,976 patients per GP
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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
4
Full fibre (FTTP)80.1%
available across High Peak
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
0%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 2 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate62.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.9%Unemployed2.8%Retired20.2%Student3.4%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.2%Skilled & technical39.8%Routine & elementary34.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)20.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.5%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership73.4%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
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 North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Buxton 1.6 mi
Dove Holes 1.8 mi
Chapel-en-le-Frith 3 mi
J25 M60 14.4 mi
J26 M60 14.5 mi
J3 M67 14.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Batham Gate 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.

Nearby places

Tunstead 0 1.3 mi away ⇄
Dove Holes 29 1.8 mi away ⇄
Buxton (High Peak) 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Harpur Hill 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Chapel-en-le-Frith 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Tideswell 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Taddington 45 4.7 mi away ⇄
Chinley 51 5.0 mi away ⇄
Whaley Bridge 59 5.6 mi away ⇄
Castleton (High Peak) 39 6.4 mi away ⇄
Furness Vale 56 6.8 mi away ⇄
Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales) 46 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Batham Gate a nice place to live?

Batham Gate has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Batham Gate is 32/100, 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 Batham Gate?

Batham Gate is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Batham Gate in context

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Postcode districts in Batham Gate

SK17 43 ⇄

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