Town Pop. 17,336

Living in Glossop: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Glossop comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 63/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 53/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That places it last of the 6 scored places in the SK13 postcode district. No category drops below 40/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SK13 postcode district.

58
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
53
93.8 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 535 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 353 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Shoplifting 178 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Public order 175 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 122 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 263 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Theatre/Concert Hall 85 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 76 crimes
  3. 3 Hugh Street 68 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
74
Green Space 63
Parks Ample 27
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
64
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area · 19 within 4km
11Good1Ungraded
  • All Saints Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Gamesley Early Excellence CentreNursery · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Gamesley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Simmondley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Luke's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2026
    Good
  • St Margaret's Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Mary's Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary AcademySecondary · inspected 2026
    Good

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
63
A&E departmentsThe Royal Oldham Hospital9.7 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)10.4 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary10.4 mi
Hospital waitsTameside And Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67.2%
3 GP surgeries in area 6 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,900 patients per GP
4dentists5pharmacies

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
60
Full fibre (FTTP)80.1%
available across High Peak
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 422 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate59.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.7%Unemployed2.4%Retired26%Student3.5%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.1%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary22.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.8%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership73.7%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
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
40
Glossop 0.1 mi
Dinting 0.9 mi
Hadfield 1.4 mi
J3 M67 5.1 mi
J3 M67 5.6 mi
J2 M67 6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
55
Pubs & Bars Ample 26
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 27
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Ample 77
Takeaways Ample 15
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £280,000 136
Detached £472,500 40
Semi-detached £298,000 35
Terraced £215,000 51
Flat / Maisonette £165,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£134k £258k £385k £509k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Padfield 62 1.4 mi away ⇄
Gamesley 61 1.5 mi away ⇄
Hadfield 65 1.9 mi away ⇄
Charlesworth 60 2.0 mi away ⇄
Broadbottom 59 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hattersley 55 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hayfield 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Birch Vale 56 4.5 mi away ⇄
Marple Bridge 57 4.8 mi away ⇄
Stalybridge 62 4.9 mi away ⇄
Hyde (Tameside) 61 5.1 mi away ⇄
New Mills 63 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Glossop a nice place to live?

Glossop is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Glossop is 58/100, 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 Glossop?

Glossop has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 53/100. There were 1,626 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Glossop?

Among the top-rated schools in Glossop are All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy, Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Glossop in total.

What are house prices like in Glossop?

The current median house price in Glossop is £280,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £472,500, semi-detached £298,000, terraced £215,000, flat £165,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 23%. There were 136 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Glossop

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