Town Pop. 10,431

Living in Brimington: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brimington scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 59/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 55/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the S43 postcode district, Brimington ranks 2nd. The S43 district averages 50/100, putting Brimington 6 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 9 points above the S43 district's 50/100. For the surrounding area, see S43 postcode district.

56
OUT OF 100
Average
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Brimington scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Brimington.
Or compare:
S43 1AA S43 2AA S43 3AA S43 4AA S43 9AZ S43 S44

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
55
98.7 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 553 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 130 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Public order 106 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 83 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Other theft 49 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
other 109 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Church Side 187 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 41 crimes
  3. 3 Hardwick Drive 40 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 8.8 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
69
Green Space 36
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
51
7 schools in area · 35 within 4km
5Good2Ungraded
  • Brimington Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Calow CofE VC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hady Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Henry Bradley Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Arkwright Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Hollingwood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
59
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital8.9 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E8.9 mi
Rotherham General Hospital10.4 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
2 GP surgeries in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,228 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)90.1%
available across Chesterfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 255 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
35
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed2%Retired27%Student2.9%Other inactive13%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.2%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary35.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.1%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership67.7%
Among the most-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax Chesterfield · 2026-27
A £1,559
B £1,819
C £2,079
D £2,339
E £2,859
F £3,379
G £3,898
H £4,678
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
53
Chesterfield 1.4 mi
Dronfield 4.7 mi
Dore and Totley 7.4 mi
J29A M1 2.6 mi
J29A M1 2.7 mi
J29 M1 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
47
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 10
Retail Shopping Adequate 14
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness None

Places like Brimington Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Brimington, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £168,000 77
Detached £262,500 20
Semi-detached £165,000 34
Terraced £145,250 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£115k £179k £245k £308k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Staveley (Chesterfield) 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Barrow Hill 31 1.8 mi away ⇄
Chesterfield 57 1.9 mi away ⇄
Duckmanton 33 2.4 mi away ⇄
Markham Vale 28 2.7 mi away ⇄
Woodthorpe 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Unstone Green 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Grassmoor 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cutthorpe 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wingerworth 63 3.6 mi away ⇄
Marsh Lane 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Shuttlewood 38 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brimington a nice place to live?

Brimington is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Brimington is 56/100, 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 Brimington?

Brimington has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 55/100. There were 1,030 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brimington?

Among the top-rated schools in Brimington are Brimington Junior School, Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School and Calow CofE VC Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Brimington in total.

What are house prices like in Brimington?

The current median house price in Brimington is £168,000, around 41% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £262,500, semi-detached £165,000, terraced £145,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 77 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Brimington in context

See where Brimington ranks among the best places to live in Derbyshire

Postcode districts in Brimington

S43 50 ⇄
S44 41 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode