Town Pop. 1,569

Living in Hayfield: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hayfield is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Of the 5 places sharing the SK22 postcode district, Hayfield scores lowest.

Hayfield is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 5/100 for healthcare, a 94-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The SK22 district averages 58/100, putting Hayfield 11 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Hayfield sits 67 points above the SK22 district figure of 32/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SK22 postcode district.

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Hayfield scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
65 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 50 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St John Street 14 crimes
  2. 2 Spring Vale Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Street 6 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 5.31 · PM2.5 6.247 · PM10 9.417 µg/m³
76
Green Space 68
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Hayfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsManchester University Hospitals (central site)12.4 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary12.4 mi
The Royal Oldham Hospital13.5 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgerySett Valley Medical Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity1,089 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)80.1%
available across High Peak
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 51 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate53.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired32.6%Student4.2%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary20.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.4%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership76.1%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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 D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
New Mills Central 2.6 mi
Chinley 2.7 mi
Furness Vale 2.7 mi
J3 M67 7.2 mi
J3 M67 7.6 mi
J2 M67 8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hayfield 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

Birch Vale 56 1.0 mi away ⇄
New Mills 63 2.3 mi away ⇄
Furness Vale 56 2.8 mi away ⇄
Chinley 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Disley 53 3.9 mi away ⇄
Whaley Bridge 59 4.0 mi away ⇄
Charlesworth 60 4.1 mi away ⇄
Chapel-en-le-Frith 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Marpleridge 56 4.2 mi away ⇄
Marple Bridge 57 4.3 mi away ⇄
Glossop 58 4.4 mi away ⇄
Gamesley 61 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hayfield a nice place to live?

Hayfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hayfield is 47/100, 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 Hayfield?

Hayfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 102 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hayfield?

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

Hayfield in context

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Postcode districts in Hayfield

SK22 58 ⇄

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