Town Pop. 1,080

Living in Dove Holes: Liveability Score 29/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dove Holes scores 29/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 36/100 against a town median of 88/100. Of the 7 places sharing the SK17 postcode district, Dove Holes scores lowest.

Against the wider SK17 district average of 43/100, that is 14 points below. That sits 21 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (7), lifestyle (11), broadband (11), schools (18) and transport (26). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SK17 postcode district.

29
OUT OF 100
Poor
Score for:

Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
36
216.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 77 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 59 crimes
↑ 259% above national average
Public order 20 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 227% above national average
other 43 crimes
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  1. 1 Parking Area 66 crimes
  2. 2 Meadow Close 18 crimes
  3. 3 Station Approach 17 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
76
Green Space 22
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Dove Holes CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E16.9 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital17.5 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)17.6 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThornbrook Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity1,298 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)80.1%
available across High Peak
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
31.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
31.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate60.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed60.3%Unemployed2.3%Retired26.9%Student2.8%Other inactive7.7%
Professional & managerial36.4%Skilled & technical38.8%Routine & elementary24.8%
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.8%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership78.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
26
Dove Holes 0.1 mi
Chapel-en-le-Frith 1.5 mi
Buxton 3 mi
J3 M67 13 mi
J25 M60 13.1 mi
J26 M60 13.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Dove Holes 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dove Holes a nice place to live?

Dove Holes scores below average as a place to live. Our liveability score for Dove Holes is 29/100, placing it among one of the lower-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Dove Holes?

Dove Holes has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 36/100. There were 234 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dove Holes?

Among the top-rated schools in Dove Holes is Dove Holes CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Dove Holes in total.

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