Town Pop. 1,296

Living in Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales): Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales) scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 79/100 against a national town median of 64/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 22/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales) places 2nd of 4 in the S33 postcode district. It scores 5 points above the S33 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. Safety (87) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see S33 postcode district.

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Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales) scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
113.4 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 43 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 120% above national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Moorbrook Lane 18 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 12 crimes
  3. 3 Castleton Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
77
Green Space 85
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
30
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good1Inadequate
  • Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hope Valley CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bradwell Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Inadequate

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

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E10.5 mi
Rotherham General Hospital16.9 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E17 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryEvelyn Medical Centre1.1 mi
GP capacity736 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
22
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Derbyshire Dales
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
47%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
47%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 48 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed1.1%Retired34.5%Student1.9%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.6%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary23.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.2%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership73.3%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
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 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

Transport
22
Hope 1.2 mi
Bamford 2.3 mi
Edale 3.8 mi
J35 M1 14.8 mi
J34 M1 15.1 mi
J35 M1 15.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales) 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

Hope (High Peak) 52 1.2 mi away ⇄
Castleton (High Peak) 39 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bamford 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hathersage 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Tideswell 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Eyam 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Grindleford 40 5.2 mi away ⇄
Froggatt 51 5.8 mi away ⇄
Dove Holes 29 6.2 mi away ⇄
Tunstead 0 6.3 mi away ⇄
Calver 44 6.4 mi away ⇄
Great Longstone 38 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales) a nice place to live?

Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales) is 46/100, 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 Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales)?

Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 147 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales)?

Among the top-rated schools in Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales) are Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery and Hope Valley College, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales) in total.

Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales) in context

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Postcode districts in Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales)

S33 41 ⇄

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