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Living in Furness Vale: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Furness Vale scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 54/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 18/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Furness Vale places 2nd of 4 in the SK23 postcode district. It scores 6 points above the SK23 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. Its transport score runs 21 points above the SK23 district's 33/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SK23 postcode district.

56
OUT OF 100
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Furness Vale scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
176.8 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 88 crimes
↑ 141% above national average
Public order 28 crimes
↑ 292% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rock Mill Lane 19 crimes
  2. 2 A6 13 crimes
  3. 3 Furness Vale 11 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 7.232 · PM2.5 6.627 · PM10 9.884 µg/m³
73
Green Space 86
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
34
4 schools in area · 13 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • New Mills Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation)Primary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Mary's Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Furness Vale Primary and Nursery 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
44
A&E departmentsManchester University Hospitals (central site)11.7 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary11.8 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital12.2 mi
Hospital waitsThe Christie NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.2%
Nearest GP surgeryArden House Medical Practice1.2 mi
GP capacity1,187 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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)80.1%
available across High Peak
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate62.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.8%Unemployed2%Retired24.7%Student2.5%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.3%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary25.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.2%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership72.6%
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
54
Furness Vale 0.1 mi
New Mills Newtown 1 mi
New Mills Central 1.2 mi
J25 M60 7.6 mi
J26 M60 7.7 mi
J25 M60 7.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 £213,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All
£204k £217k £230k £243k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

New Mills 63 1.3 mi away ⇄
Whaley Bridge 59 1.6 mi away ⇄
Disley 53 1.9 mi away ⇄
Birch Vale 56 2.2 mi away ⇄
Chinley 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hayfield 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Marpleridge 56 3.2 mi away ⇄
High Lane 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Chapel-en-le-Frith 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Higher Poynton 51 3.9 mi away ⇄
Marple Bridge 57 4.3 mi away ⇄
Marple 62 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Furness Vale a nice place to live?

Furness Vale is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Furness Vale is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Furness Vale?

Furness Vale is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 194 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Furness Vale?

Among the top-rated schools in Furness Vale are New Mills Nursery School, Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) and St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Furness Vale in total.

What are house prices like in Furness Vale?

The current median house price in Furness Vale is £213,000, around 25% below the England and Wales average.

Furness Vale in context

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Postcode districts in Furness Vale

SK23 50 ⇄

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