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Living in Hartington: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hartington scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Environment is where Hartington most outperforms the national norm: 80/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Schools falls furthest short: 6/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the SK17 postcode district. On environment specifically, Hartington sits 17 points above the SK17 district figure of 63/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SK17 postcode district.

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Hartington scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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SK17 0AA SK17 1AG SK17 6AA SK17 7AA SK17 8AB SK17 9AA SK17

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
279.9 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 29 crimes
↑ 225% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 742% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 417% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 326% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 23 crimes
  2. 2 Common Lane 12 crimes
  3. 3 Church Street 7 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 3.4 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
78
Green Space 85
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Hartington CofE 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
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital19.1 mi
Royal Derby Hospital19.9 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E21 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust7.3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity2,041 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
55
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Derbyshire Dales
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate61.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.3%Unemployed1.9%Retired28.3%Student2.3%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.9%Skilled & technical42.7%Routine & elementary20.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.6%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership78.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 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
12
Buxton 9.3 mi
Matlock 10.5 mi
Matlock Bath 10.6 mi
J28 M1 20.2 mi
J29 M1 20.5 mi
J29 M1 20.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hartington 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

Parwich 42 5.3 mi away ⇄
Youlgreave 36 5.6 mi away ⇄
Taddington 45 6.6 mi away ⇄
Waterhouses 38 7.0 mi away ⇄
Winster 43 7.1 mi away ⇄
Bakewell 48 7.4 mi away ⇄
Brassington 43 7.4 mi away ⇄
Harpur Hill 49 7.5 mi away ⇄
Kniveton 41 8.1 mi away ⇄
Great Longstone 38 8.3 mi away ⇄
Rowsley 40 8.7 mi away ⇄
Tunstead 0 8.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hartington a nice place to live?

Hartington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hartington is 41/100, 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 Hartington?

Hartington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 75 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hartington?

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

Hartington in context

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Postcode districts in Hartington

SK17 43 ⇄

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