Town Pop. 1,458

Living in Hathersage: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hathersage is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 79/100 against a national town median of 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. For the surrounding area, see S32 postcode district.

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Hathersage scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
111.8 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
↓ 30% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Burglary 22 crimes
↑ 331% above national average
Vehicle crime 20 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 69% 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 5.292 · PM2.5 6.135 · PM10 9.223 µg/m³
76
Green Space 85
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Hathersage St Michael's CofE (Aided) 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&E7.1 mi
Rotherham General Hospital13.5 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E13.6 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryEyam Surgery3.2 mi
GP capacity1,003 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
9.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
9.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 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
Hathersage 0.3 mi
Bamford 1.5 mi
Grindleford 2.1 mi
J34 M1 11.9 mi
J35 M1 12 mi
J34 M1 12 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £422,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£368k £434k £502k £568k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Bamford 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Grindleford 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Eyam 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Froggatt 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales) 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hope (High Peak) 52 4.0 mi away ⇄
Calver 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Castleton (High Peak) 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
Baslow 51 5.8 mi away ⇄
Tideswell 41 6.1 mi away ⇄
Holmesfield 38 6.2 mi away ⇄
Great Longstone 38 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hathersage a nice place to live?

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

Hathersage 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 Hathersage?

Among the top-rated schools in Hathersage is Hathersage St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hathersage in total.

What are house prices like in Hathersage?

The current median house price in Hathersage is £422,500, around 48% above the England and Wales average.

Hathersage in context

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Postcode districts in Hathersage

S32 41 ⇄

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