Town Pop. 332

Living in Holmesfield: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Holmesfield scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Of the 4 places sharing the S18 postcode district, Holmesfield scores lowest.

Against the wider S18 district average of 58/100, that is 20 points below. On lifestyle specifically, Holmesfield sits 17 points below the S18 district figure of 44/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S18 postcode district.

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Holmesfield scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
307.2 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 36 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↑ 415% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 387% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 178% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 29 crimes
  2. 2 Park Avenue 9 crimes
  3. 3 Woodside View 7 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 6.196 · PM2.5 6.634 · PM10 10.477 µg/m³
74
Green Space 51
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 17 within 4km
1Good
  • Penny Acres 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
6
A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E5.8 mi
Rotherham General Hospital10.5 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E10.6 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryBaslow Road Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity1,209 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)88.7%
available across North East Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
10%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed1.7%Retired32.9%Student3.4%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.1%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.9%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership75.6%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax North East Derbyshire · 2026-27
A £1,645
B £1,919
C £2,193
D £2,467
E £3,015
F £3,563
G £4,112
H £4,934
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
16
Dronfield 2.1 mi
Dore and Totley 2.3 mi
Grindleford 4.6 mi
J29A M1 8.4 mi
J29A M1 8.6 mi
J30 M1 9.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Holmesfield 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

Dronfield 61 1.9 mi away ⇄
Cutthorpe 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Unstone Green 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Grindleford 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Froggatt 51 4.9 mi away ⇄
Chesterfield 57 4.9 mi away ⇄
Calver 44 5.1 mi away ⇄
Marsh Lane 40 5.2 mi away ⇄
Holymoorside 50 5.2 mi away ⇄
Baslow 51 5.3 mi away ⇄
Ridgeway 41 5.3 mi away ⇄
Barrow Hill 31 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holmesfield a nice place to live?

Holmesfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Holmesfield is 38/100, 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 Holmesfield?

Holmesfield 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 Holmesfield?

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

Holmesfield in context

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Postcode districts in Holmesfield

S18 58 ⇄

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