Town Pop. 1,025

Living in Broadbottom: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Broadbottom is 59/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 60/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the SK13 postcode district. That is 9 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: SK13 postcode district.

59
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Settlement area

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Broadbottom scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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SK13 0AA SK13 1AA SK13 2AA SK13 5BZ SK13 6AB SK13 7AA SK13 8AA SK13 9FE SK13 SK14

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
116.1 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 41 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Haydn Fold 24 crimes
  2. 2 Woodseats Lane 20 crimes
  3. 3 Orchard Drive 9 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 7.202 · PM2.5 6.461 · PM10 9.516 µg/m³
74
Green Space 76
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
60
3 schools in area · 28 within 4km
3Good
  • Broadbottom Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Pinfold Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsManchester University Hospitals (central site)8.5 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary8.6 mi
The Royal Oldham Hospital8.7 mi
Hospital waitsTameside And Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67.2%
Nearest GP surgeryHattersley Group Practice1 mi
GP capacity1,941 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)91%
available across Tameside
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired28.4%Student3.7%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.6%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary18.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.6%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership78.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax Tameside · 2026-27
A £1,631
B £1,903
C £2,175
D £2,447
E £2,991
F £3,535
G £4,078
H £4,894
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
57
Broadbottom 0.1 mi
Hattersley 1.1 mi
Dinting 1.9 mi
J3 M67 2.6 mi
J3 M67 3.1 mi
J2 M67 3.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Broadbottom 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

Charlesworth 60 1.0 mi away ⇄
Hattersley 55 1.0 mi away ⇄
Gamesley 61 1.2 mi away ⇄
Hadfield 65 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hyde (Tameside) 61 2.5 mi away ⇄
Glossop 58 2.6 mi away ⇄
Padfield 62 2.8 mi away ⇄
Marple Bridge 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stalybridge 62 3.4 mi away ⇄
Romiley 66 3.6 mi away ⇄
Dukinfield 67 3.7 mi away ⇄
Marple 62 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Broadbottom a nice place to live?

Broadbottom is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Broadbottom is 59/100, 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 Broadbottom?

Broadbottom is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 119 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Broadbottom?

Among the top-rated schools in Broadbottom are Broadbottom Church of England Primary School, Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Pinfold Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Broadbottom in total.

Broadbottom in context

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Postcode districts in Broadbottom

SK13 59 ⇄
SK14 60 ⇄

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