Town Pop. 1,423

Living in Glapwell: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Glapwell is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 37/100 against a town median of 67/100. Glapwell places 5th of 10 in the S44 postcode district.

On transport specifically, Glapwell sits 16 points below the S44 district figure of 42/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Wider context for the surrounding area: S44 postcode district.

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Glapwell scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 20 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stockley Lane 13 crimes
  2. 2 Park Avenue 9 crimes
  3. 3 The Green 8 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 7.215 · PM2.5 7.059 · PM10 12.726 µg/m³
71
Green Space 12
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery 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
8
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital3.9 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital11.2 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E15.3 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryPleasley Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,702 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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)87.3%
available across Bolsover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
74.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 43 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
37
Employment rate52.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.9%Unemployed1.4%Retired31.6%Student2.6%Other inactive11.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary33.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.6%Apprenticeship8.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership73.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax Bolsover · 2026-27
A £1,706
B £1,990
C £2,275
D £2,559
E £3,128
F £3,696
G £4,265
H £5,118
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
26
Shirebrook 3.7 mi
Mansfield Woodhouse 4 mi
Langwith-Whaley Thorns 4.5 mi
J29 M1 1.5 mi
J29 M1 1.7 mi
J29A M1 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
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 £279,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£196k £211k £227k £242k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

New Houghton 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Pleasley 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Heath 35 2.0 mi away ⇄
Scarcliffe 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bolsover 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Shirebrook 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Stanton Hill and Skegby 51 3.2 mi away ⇄
North Wingfield and Holmewood 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tibshelf 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Pilsley and Lower Pilsley 53 4.0 mi away ⇄
Markham Vale 28 4.1 mi away ⇄
Shuttlewood 38 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Glapwell a nice place to live?

Glapwell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Glapwell is 38/100, 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 Glapwell?

Glapwell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Glapwell?

Among the top-rated schools in Glapwell is Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Glapwell in total.

What are house prices like in Glapwell?

The current median house price in Glapwell is £279,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 30%.

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Postcode districts in Glapwell

S44 41 ⇄

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