Town Pop. 1,341

Living in Duckmanton: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Duckmanton comes out at 33/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 33/100 against a town median of 88/100. Duckmanton places 9th of 10 in the S44 postcode district.

It scores 8 points below the S44 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. On transport specifically, Duckmanton sits 10 points below the S44 district figure of 42/100. That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see S44 postcode district.

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Duckmanton scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
33
246.8 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 141 crimes
↑ 216% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 79 crimes
↑ 288% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↑ 218% above national average
Public order 22 crimes
↑ 152% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 153% above national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hardwick Drive 40 crimes
  2. 2 North Crescent 25 crimes
  3. 3 North Grove 21 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 11.937 · PM2.5 7.507 · PM10 15.082 µg/m³
65
Green Space 30
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area · 18 within 4km
2Good
  • Duckmanton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Poolsbrook Primary 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
8
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital8 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital10.3 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E11 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 surgeryCastle Street Medical Centre2 mi
GP capacity1,278 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
52
Full fibre (FTTP)90.1%
available across Chesterfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
27
Employment rate52.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.7%Unemployed2.5%Retired27%Student3.8%Other inactive14%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.4%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary37%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.7%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership66.4%
Among the most-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax Chesterfield · 2026-27
A £1,559
B £1,819
C £2,079
D £2,339
E £2,859
F £3,379
G £3,898
H £4,678
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
32
Chesterfield 3.4 mi
Creswell 5.3 mi
Langwith-Whaley Thorns 5.4 mi
J29A M1 0.3 mi
J29A M1 0.7 mi
J29 M1 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
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 £216,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£174k £206k £239k £272k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Markham Vale 28 0.4 mi away ⇄
Staveley (Chesterfield) 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Shuttlewood 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
Woodthorpe 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bolsover 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Brimington 56 2.4 mi away ⇄
Barrow Hill 31 2.8 mi away ⇄
Heath 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Barlborough 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
Renishaw 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Scarcliffe 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Grassmoor 49 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Duckmanton a nice place to live?

Duckmanton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Duckmanton is 33/100, 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 Duckmanton?

Duckmanton has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 33/100. There were 331 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Duckmanton?

Among the top-rated schools in Duckmanton are Duckmanton Primary School and Poolsbrook Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Duckmanton in total.

What are house prices like in Duckmanton?

The current median house price in Duckmanton is £216,750, around 24% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%.

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Postcode districts in Duckmanton

S44 41 ⇄

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