Town Pop. 647

Living in Hope (High Peak): Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hope (High Peak) is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 51/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 32/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That is the highest score of the 4 places in the S33 postcode district. Against the wider S33 district average of 41/100, that is 11 points above. Its healthcare score runs 31 points above the S33 district's 20/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: S33 postcode district.

52
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Hope (High Peak) scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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S33 0AA S33 6AA S33 7AA S33 8RZ S33 9AA S33

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
98.9 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 19 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 210% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 12 crimes
  2. 2 Marsh Avenue 10 crimes
  3. 3 Castleton Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 6.009 · PM10 9.341 µg/m³
77
Green Space 85
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
40
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Hope Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hope Valley CollegeSecondary · 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
51
A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E10.5 mi
Rotherham General Hospital17 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E17 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity736 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
32
Full fibre (FTTP)80.1%
available across High Peak
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
66.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate51.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.1%Unemployed1.8%Retired38.1%Student1.5%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.7%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary23.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)9.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.1%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership70%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
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 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
28
Hope 0.8 mi
Bamford 2.5 mi
Edale 3.1 mi
J35 M1 14.3 mi
J35 M1 14.6 mi
J34 M1 14.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hope (High Peak) 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

Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales) 46 1.2 mi away ⇄
Castleton (High Peak) 39 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bamford 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hathersage 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Tideswell 41 5.0 mi away ⇄
Eyam 39 5.3 mi away ⇄
Grindleford 40 5.9 mi away ⇄
Dove Holes 29 6.7 mi away ⇄
Froggatt 51 6.7 mi away ⇄
Tunstead 0 7.2 mi away ⇄
Chapel-en-le-Frith 48 7.3 mi away ⇄
Calver 44 7.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hope (High Peak) a nice place to live?

Hope (High Peak) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hope (High Peak) is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hope (High Peak)?

Hope (High Peak) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hope (High Peak)?

Among the top-rated schools in Hope (High Peak) are Hope Primary School and Hope Valley College, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Hope (High Peak) in total.

Hope (High Peak) in context

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Postcode districts in Hope (High Peak)

S33 41 ⇄

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