Town Pop. 5,541

Living in Creswell: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Creswell comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 44/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 43/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the S80 postcode district, Creswell ranks 4th. Broadband (85) also clears 80/100. Lifestyle (23) and economic health (24) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: S80 postcode district.

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Creswell scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
143.7 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 303 crimes
↑ 64% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 160 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Public order 54 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 53 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Shoplifting 50 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
other 176 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 78 crimes
  2. 2 King Street 44 crimes
  3. 3 Elmton Close 41 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
71
Green Space 18
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
35
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good
  • Creswell CofE Controlled Infant and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Creswell Junior 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
44
A&E departmentsBassetlaw Hospital5.4 mi
Kings Mill Hospital8.3 mi
Rotherham General Hospital11 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,694 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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)87.3%
available across Bolsover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 139 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
24
Employment rate54.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.8%Unemployed2.7%Retired24.5%Student3.1%Other inactive14.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.6%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary41.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.9%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership58.6%
Among the most-deprived 24% 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
37
Creswell 0.2 mi
Whitwell 1.4 mi
Langwith-Whaley Thorns 2.1 mi
J30 M1 3.5 mi
J30 M1 3.6 mi
J29A M1 4.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £157,500 43
Detached £220,000 13
Semi-detached £158,000 17
Terraced £105,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£84k £140k £198k £254k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Whitwell (Bolsover) 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Clowne 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Langwith 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Barlborough 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shuttlewood 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Darfoulds 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bolsover 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Scarcliffe 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
Shirebrook 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Salvin 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Church Warsop 49 4.3 mi away ⇄
Harthill (Rotherham) 47 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Creswell a nice place to live?

Creswell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Creswell is 43/100, 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 Creswell?

Creswell has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 796 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Creswell?

Among the top-rated schools in Creswell are Creswell CofE Controlled Infant and Nursery and Creswell Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Creswell in total.

What are house prices like in Creswell?

The current median house price in Creswell is £157,500, around 45% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £220,000, semi-detached £158,000, terraced £105,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 11%. There were 43 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Creswell

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