Town Pop. 1,630

Living in Harpur Hill: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Harpur Hill is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Harpur Hill most outperforms the national norm: 39/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Harpur Hill places 2nd of 7 in the SK17 postcode district.

It scores 6 points above the SK17 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. That puts Harpur Hill in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SK17 postcode district.

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Harpur Hill scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
157.7 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 112 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 56 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Drugs 15 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 21 crimes
  2. 2 Grin Low Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Hopton Wood Way 16 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.084 · PM2.5 6.065 · PM10 9.458 µg/m³
77
Green Space 24
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Harpur Hill Primary 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
39
A&E departmentsWythenshawe Hospital18.8 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E19.4 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital19.7 mi
Hospital waitsStockport NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.2%
Nearest GP surgeryBuxton Medical Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity1,976 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
53
Full fibre (FTTP)80.1%
available across High Peak
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 55 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate68.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed68.5%Unemployed1.2%Retired20.4%Student3.3%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.5%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary25.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)21.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.7%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership82%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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 B
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
30
Buxton 1.9 mi
Dove Holes 4.7 mi
Chapel-en-le-Frith 5.5 mi
J25 M60 16 mi
J26 M60 16 mi
J27 M60 16.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £260,500 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£176k £234k £293k £351k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Buxton (High Peak) 51 1.5 mi away ⇄
Batham Gate 32 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tunstead 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Dove Holes 29 4.8 mi away ⇄
Taddington 45 4.9 mi away ⇄
Chapel-en-le-Frith 48 6.2 mi away ⇄
Tideswell 41 6.3 mi away ⇄
Whaley Bridge 59 7.3 mi away ⇄
Chinley 51 7.4 mi away ⇄
Hartington 41 7.5 mi away ⇄
Langley (Cheshire East) 39 7.7 mi away ⇄
Rainow 43 7.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Harpur Hill a nice place to live?

Harpur Hill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Harpur Hill 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 Harpur Hill?

Harpur Hill has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 257 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Harpur Hill?

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

What are house prices like in Harpur Hill?

The current median house price in Harpur Hill is £260,500, around 9% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%.

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Postcode districts in Harpur Hill

SK17 43 ⇄

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