Town Pop. 3,022

Living in Gamesley: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gamesley comes out at 61/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 71/100 against a national town median of 23/100. Safety falls furthest short: 53/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the SK13 postcode district. That is 11 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (88). For the surrounding area, see SK13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
53
156.2 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 196 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 89 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Public order 41 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 37 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Other theft 28 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
other 81 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 32 crimes
  2. 2 Melandra Castle Road 29 crimes
  3. 3 Cottage Lane 29 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 7.465 · PM2.5 6.689 · PM10 10.105 µg/m³
73
Green Space 73
Parks Ample 22
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
71
6 schools in area · 29 within 4km
6Good
  • Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Gamesley Early Excellence CentreNursery · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Gamesley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Glossopdale School and Sixth FormSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Simmondley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Margaret's Catholic Voluntary 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
62
A&E departmentsThe Royal Oldham Hospital8.8 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)9.6 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary9.6 mi
Hospital waitsStockport NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.2%
1 GP surgery in area 8 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,205 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)80.1%
available across High Peak
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 179 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed3.6%Retired22.4%Student3.9%Other inactive14%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.6%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary32.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.1%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership60.5%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
60
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 C
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
52
Dinting 0.7 mi
Hadfield 1.3 mi
Broadbottom 1.3 mi
J3 M67 3.6 mi
J3 M67 4.1 mi
J2 M67 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
48
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £180,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£117k £144k £172k £199k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Hadfield 65 0.9 mi away ⇄
Charlesworth 60 1.1 mi away ⇄
Broadbottom 59 1.2 mi away ⇄
Glossop 58 1.5 mi away ⇄
Padfield 62 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hattersley 55 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hyde (Tameside) 61 3.6 mi away ⇄
Stalybridge 62 3.6 mi away ⇄
Marple Bridge 57 3.9 mi away ⇄
Dukinfield 67 4.4 mi away ⇄
Birch Vale 56 4.7 mi away ⇄
Romiley 66 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gamesley a nice place to live?

Gamesley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Gamesley is 61/100, 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 Gamesley?

Gamesley has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 53/100. There were 472 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gamesley?

Among the top-rated schools in Gamesley are Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Gamesley Early Excellence Centre and Gamesley Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Gamesley in total.

What are house prices like in Gamesley?

The current median house price in Gamesley is £180,500, around 37% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 41%.

Gamesley in context

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Postcode districts in Gamesley

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