Town Pop. 15,625

Living in Hadfield: Liveability Score 65/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hadfield scores 65/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Schools is where Hadfield most outperforms the national norm: 66/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 50/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

That is the highest score of the 6 places in the SK13 postcode district. No category drops below 48/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Against the wider SK13 district average of 59/100, that is 6 points above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SK13 postcode district.

65
OUT OF 100
Good
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Hadfield scores 65 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
52.1 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 343 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 136 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Public order 75 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 64 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Vehicle crime 41 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
other 155 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 38 crimes
  2. 2 Bramah Edge Court 35 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 32 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 68
Parks Ample 43
Sports Pitches Ample 23
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
66
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 24 in area · 30 within 4km
1Outstanding21Good2Ungraded
  • Hadfield Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Arundale Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Broadbottom Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • 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
  • Hadfield Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hawthorns SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Hollingworth Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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
58
A&E departmentsThe Royal Oldham Hospital7.3 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)8.4 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary8.4 mi
Hospital waitsStockport NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.2%
3 GP surgeries in area 8 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,132 patients per GP
0dentists4pharmacies

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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)80.1%
available across High Peak
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 404 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed2.8%Retired25.4%Student3.4%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.5%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary27%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.9%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership71.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
53
Hadfield 0.9 mi
Dinting 1 mi
Broadbottom 1.8 mi
J3 M67 3.6 mi
J3 M67 4 mi
J2 M67 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
48
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 11
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 10
Retail Shopping Ample 26
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £217,500 110
Detached £370,000 23
Semi-detached £275,000 25
Terraced £197,500 55
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£105k £210k £318k £423k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Gamesley 61 0.9 mi away ⇄
Padfield 62 1.3 mi away ⇄
Broadbottom 59 1.7 mi away ⇄
Glossop 58 1.9 mi away ⇄
Charlesworth 60 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hattersley 55 2.1 mi away ⇄
Stalybridge 62 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hyde (Tameside) 61 3.6 mi away ⇄
Dukinfield 67 4.0 mi away ⇄
Mossley 56 4.5 mi away ⇄
Marple Bridge 57 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ashton-under-Lyne 65 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hadfield a nice place to live?

Yes, Hadfield is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Hadfield is 65/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hadfield?

Hadfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 814 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hadfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Hadfield are Hadfield Nursery School, Arundale Primary School and Broadbottom Church of England Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 24 rated schools in Hadfield in total.

What are house prices like in Hadfield?

The current median house price in Hadfield is £217,500, around 24% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £370,000, semi-detached £275,000, terraced £197,500. There were 110 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hadfield in context

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Postcode districts in Hadfield

SK13 59 ⇄
SK14 60 ⇄
SK22 58 ⇄

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