Town Pop. 879

Living in Grindleford: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Grindleford scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 79/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the S32 postcode district. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: S32 postcode district.

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Grindleford scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
185.4 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 34 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Burglary 22 crimes
↑ 614% above national average
Vehicle crime 20 crimes
↑ 375% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 180% above national average
other 41 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 21 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 17 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 8 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.796 · PM2.5 6.115 · PM10 9.218 µg/m³
77
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Grindleford Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
8
A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E7.5 mi
Rotherham General Hospital13.7 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E13.8 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryEyam Surgery2 mi
GP capacity1,089 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Derbyshire Dales
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
20%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
20%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed1.5%Retired33.1%Student4.2%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.3%Skilled & technical30.8%Routine & elementary15.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.2%Level 3 (A levels)13.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)51.2%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership75.2%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax Derbyshire Dales · 2026-27
A £1,630
B £1,902
C £2,173
D £2,445
E £2,988
F £3,532
G £4,075
H £4,890
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
Grindleford 0.5 mi
Hathersage 2 mi
Bamford 3.6 mi
J34 M1 12.3 mi
J34 M1 12.5 mi
J35 M1 12.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Grindleford in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Froggatt 51 1.3 mi away ⇄
Eyam 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Calver 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hathersage 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Baslow 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bamford 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Holmesfield 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Great Longstone 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales) 46 5.2 mi away ⇄
Hope (High Peak) 52 5.9 mi away ⇄
Tideswell 41 6.0 mi away ⇄
Bakewell 48 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Grindleford a nice place to live?

Grindleford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Grindleford is 40/100, 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 Grindleford?

Grindleford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 163 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Grindleford?

Among the top-rated schools in Grindleford is Grindleford Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Grindleford in total.

Grindleford in context

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Postcode districts in Grindleford

S32 41 ⇄

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