Town Pop. 7,159

Living in Chapel-en-le-Frith: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chapel-en-le-Frith comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 34/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Among the 5 scored places sharing the SK22 postcode district, Chapel-en-le-Frith ranks 4th.

It scores 10 points below the SK22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 58/100. Its healthcare score runs 14 points below the SK22 district's 48/100. Safety (83) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see SK22 postcode district.

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Chapel-en-le-Frith scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
66.8 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 243 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 52 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Shoplifting 39 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 31 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Other theft 30 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 83 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 34 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 32 crimes
  3. 3 Thomas Meadows 17 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
75
Green Space 41
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 12
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
19
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Chapel-en-le-Frith High SchoolSecondary · 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
34
A&E departmentsManchester University Hospitals (central site)15.1 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary15.2 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital15.3 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.1 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 capacity1,341 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)80.1%
available across High Peak
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 174 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed1.6%Retired29.2%Student3.2%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.1%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary26.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.3%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership76.2%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
31
Chapel-en-le-Frith 0.7 mi
Chinley 1.7 mi
Dove Holes 1.9 mi
J3 M67 11.1 mi
J25 M60 11.2 mi
J26 M60 11.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 34
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £267,500 64
Detached £390,000 16
Semi-detached £257,500 30
Terraced £211,000 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£197k £285k £377k £466k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Chinley 51 1.5 mi away ⇄
Dove Holes 29 2.0 mi away ⇄
Whaley Bridge 59 2.9 mi away ⇄
Furness Vale 56 3.6 mi away ⇄
Batham Gate 32 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hayfield 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Birch Vale 56 4.5 mi away ⇄
New Mills 63 4.6 mi away ⇄
Tunstead 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Buxton (High Peak) 51 4.7 mi away ⇄
Disley 53 5.5 mi away ⇄
Castleton (High Peak) 39 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chapel-en-le-Frith a nice place to live?

Chapel-en-le-Frith has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chapel-en-le-Frith is 48/100, 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 Chapel-en-le-Frith?

Chapel-en-le-Frith is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 478 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chapel-en-le-Frith?

Among the top-rated schools in Chapel-en-le-Frith is Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Chapel-en-le-Frith in total.

What are house prices like in Chapel-en-le-Frith?

The current median house price in Chapel-en-le-Frith is £267,500, around 6% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £390,000, semi-detached £257,500, terraced £211,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 64 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Chapel-en-le-Frith in context

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Postcode districts in Chapel-en-le-Frith

SK22 58 ⇄
SK23 50 ⇄

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