Town Pop. 3,476

Living in Grassmoor: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Grassmoor scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Grassmoor most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 39/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Grassmoor places 5th of 7 in the S42 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 43 points above the S42 district's 55/100. On the national picture that lands Grassmoor in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: S42 postcode district.

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Grassmoor scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
39
186.1 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 325 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 130 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
Public order 46 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 43 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Other crime 22 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
other 81 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 31 crimes
  2. 2 Wingerworth Street 27 crimes
  3. 3 Broom Drive 26 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 7.381 · PM2.5 6.96 · PM10 11.392 µg/m³
71
Green Space 53
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
44
3 schools in area · 17 within 4km
3Good
  • Grassmoor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • North Wingfield Primary and Nursery AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Tupton Primary and Nursery 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
37
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital7.5 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E12.8 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital14.1 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryNorth Wingfield Medical Centre0.9 mi
GP capacity2,284 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)88.7%
available across North East Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 75 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
22
Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed3%Retired23.5%Student3.2%Other inactive16.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.2%Skilled & technical31%Routine & elementary41.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)22%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership53.6%
Among the most-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax North East Derbyshire · 2026-27
A £1,645
B £1,919
C £2,193
D £2,467
E £3,015
F £3,563
G £4,112
H £4,934
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
53
Chesterfield 2.9 mi
Alfreton 6.8 mi
Dronfield 7.8 mi
J29 M1 3 mi
J29 M1 3.1 mi
J29A M1 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £195,000 20
Detached £248,250 10
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£122k £156k £192k £227k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Old Tupton 52 1.2 mi away ⇄
North Wingfield and Holmewood 49 1.3 mi away ⇄
Wingerworth 63 1.4 mi away ⇄
Hardwick Wood 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Clay Cross 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Heath 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Pilsley and Lower Pilsley 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Stretton (North East Derbyshire) 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Chesterfield 57 3.5 mi away ⇄
Brimington 56 3.6 mi away ⇄
Duckmanton 33 3.8 mi away ⇄
Markham Vale 28 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Grassmoor a nice place to live?

Grassmoor has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Grassmoor is 49/100, 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 Grassmoor?

Grassmoor has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 39/100. There were 647 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Grassmoor?

Among the top-rated schools in Grassmoor are Grassmoor Primary School, North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy and Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Grassmoor in total.

What are house prices like in Grassmoor?

The current median house price in Grassmoor is £195,000, around 32% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £248,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 27%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Grassmoor in context

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Postcode districts in Grassmoor

S42 52 ⇄

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