Town Pop. 717

Living in Charlesworth: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Charlesworth comes out at 60/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 57/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the SK13 postcode district, Charlesworth ranks 4th.

Notably, nothing falls below 42/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. That sits 10 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see SK13 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Charlesworth scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
161.8 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
↑ 72% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↑ 148% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 178% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 133% 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 6.6 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
74
Green Space 77
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
61
2 schools in area · 25 within 4km
2Good
  • Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Margaret's Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary · 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
57
A&E departmentsThe Royal Oldham Hospital9.3 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)9.4 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary9.4 mi
Hospital waitsTameside And Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67.2%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Alan Dow1.2 mi
GP capacity2,205 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
47
Full fibre (FTTP)80.1%
available across High Peak
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed2.3%Retired28.7%Student3.6%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.5%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary15.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.9%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership81.5%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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
43
Broadbottom 1 mi
Dinting 1.6 mi
Hattersley 2 mi
J3 M67 3.5 mi
J3 M67 4 mi
J2 M67 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Charlesworth 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

Broadbottom 59 1.0 mi away ⇄
Gamesley 61 1.1 mi away ⇄
Hadfield 65 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hattersley 55 2.0 mi away ⇄
Glossop 58 2.0 mi away ⇄
Padfield 62 2.6 mi away ⇄
Marple Bridge 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hyde (Tameside) 61 3.5 mi away ⇄
Birch Vale 56 3.8 mi away ⇄
Marple 62 4.0 mi away ⇄
Romiley 66 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hayfield 47 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Charlesworth a nice place to live?

Charlesworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Charlesworth is 60/100, 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 Charlesworth?

Charlesworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 116 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Charlesworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Charlesworth are Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St Margaret's Catholic Voluntary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Charlesworth in total.

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Postcode districts in Charlesworth

SK13 59 ⇄

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