Town Pop. 5,361

Living in Clowne: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Clowne is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 51/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 37/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the S43 postcode district, Clowne ranks 5th. The S43 district averages 50/100, putting Clowne 5 points below its own postcode area. Below 30/100: lifestyle (22) and transport (25). Wider context for the surrounding area: S43 postcode district.

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Clowne scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
90.5 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 247 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 65 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Public order 50 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 36 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 27 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
other 60 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Boughton Lane 36 crimes
  2. 2 Salvin Crescent 30 crimes
  3. 3 Jago Avenue 22 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 8.7 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
70
Green Space 10
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
38
3 schools in area · 8 within 4km
3Good
  • Clowne Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Clowne Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Heritage High SchoolSecondary · 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
51
A&E departmentsBassetlaw Hospital6.1 mi
Kings Mill Hospital9.1 mi
Rotherham General Hospital9.6 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,923 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

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
51
Full fibre (FTTP)87.3%
available across Bolsover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 201 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
37
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired25.4%Student2.9%Other inactive11.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.9%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary36.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.5%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership71.5%
Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax Bolsover · 2026-27
A £1,706
B £1,990
C £2,275
D £2,559
E £3,128
F £3,696
G £4,265
H £5,118
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
25
Creswell 2 mi
Whitwell 2.5 mi
Langwith-Whaley Thorns 3.6 mi
J30 M1 1.6 mi
J30 M1 1.8 mi
J29A M1 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £188,000 65
Detached £254,000 26
Semi-detached £170,000 24
Terraced £116,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£85k £160k £238k £313k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Barlborough 50 1.3 mi away ⇄
Creswell 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Whitwell (Bolsover) 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Shuttlewood 38 2.4 mi away ⇄
Woodthorpe 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Renishaw 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Harthill (Rotherham) 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Spinkhill 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bolsover 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Markham Vale 28 3.6 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Salvin 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Langwith 40 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clowne a nice place to live?

Clowne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Clowne is 45/100, 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 Clowne?

Clowne has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 485 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Clowne?

Among the top-rated schools in Clowne are Clowne Infant and Nursery School, Clowne Junior School and Heritage High School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Clowne in total.

What are house prices like in Clowne?

The current median house price in Clowne is £188,000, around 34% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £254,000, semi-detached £170,000, terraced £116,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%. There were 65 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Clowne in context

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Postcode districts in Clowne

S43 50 ⇄

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