Town Pop. 815

Living in Eyam: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Eyam comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 79/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the S32 postcode district, Eyam scores lowest. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Wider context for the surrounding area: S32 postcode district.

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Eyam scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
94.5 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 18 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 214% above national average
Shoplifting 7 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 17 crimes
  2. 2 Gatehouse Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 The Crofts 6 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
76
Green Space 85
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Stoney Middleton CofE (C) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Eyam CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E9.8 mi
Rotherham General Hospital16 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E16.1 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,089 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Derbyshire Dales
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed1.5%Retired30.6%Student4.5%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.9%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary20%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.2%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership66.4%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax Derbyshire Dales · 2026-27
A £1,630
B £1,902
C £2,173
D £2,445
E £2,988
F £3,532
G £4,075
H £4,890
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
18
Grindleford 2.5 mi
Hathersage 3 mi
Bamford 3.8 mi
J34 M1 14.4 mi
J34 M1 14.5 mi
J29A M1 14.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Eyam 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

Froggatt 51 1.8 mi away ⇄
Grindleford 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Calver 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Great Longstone 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hathersage 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Baslow 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Tideswell 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bamford 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales) 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bakewell 48 5.0 mi away ⇄
Hope (High Peak) 52 5.3 mi away ⇄
Taddington 45 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eyam a nice place to live?

Eyam has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Eyam is 39/100, 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 Eyam?

Eyam is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 77 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Eyam?

Among the top-rated schools in Eyam is Stoney Middleton CofE (C) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Eyam in total.

Eyam in context

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Postcode districts in Eyam

S32 41 ⇄

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