Town Pop. 758

Living in Marsh Lane: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Marsh Lane is 40/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 23/100 versus a median of 60/100. Of the 5 places sharing the S21 postcode district, Marsh Lane scores lowest.

The S21 district averages 46/100, putting Marsh Lane 6 points below its own postcode area. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (22) and lifestyle (27). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S21 postcode district.

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Marsh Lane scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
339.1 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 113 crimes
↑ 348% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 58 crimes
↑ 403% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes
↑ 443% above national average
Public order 18 crimes
↑ 265% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 277% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Road 35 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 20 crimes
  3. 3 Cheetham Avenue 16 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 7.222 · PM2.5 7.029 · PM10 12.128 µg/m³
71
Green Space 38
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
37
3 schools in area · 13 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement1Inadequate
  • Marsh Lane Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Birk Hill Infant & Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Eckington SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Inadequate

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

Healthcare
22
A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E6.3 mi
Rotherham General Hospital7.3 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E7.4 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryMoss Valley Medical Practice1.6 mi
GP capacity1,338 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)88.7%
available across North East Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate52.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired29.6%Student3.6%Other inactive12.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.7%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary28.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.7%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership68.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
30
Dronfield 3.1 mi
Woodhouse 4.4 mi
Chesterfield 4.7 mi
J30 M1 4.2 mi
J30 M1 4.2 mi
J29A M1 4.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 Marsh Lane 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

Eckington (North East Derbyshire) 53 1.2 mi away ⇄
Ridgeway 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Highlane 59 2.1 mi away ⇄
Barrow Hill 31 2.1 mi away ⇄
Unstone Green 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Renishaw 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Spinkhill 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Staveley (Chesterfield) 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Dronfield 61 3.3 mi away ⇄
Killamarsh 52 3.5 mi away ⇄
Woodthorpe 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brimington 56 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Marsh Lane a nice place to live?

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

Marsh Lane has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 257 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Marsh Lane?

Among the top-rated schools in Marsh Lane is Marsh Lane Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Marsh Lane in total.

Marsh Lane in context

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Postcode districts in Marsh Lane

S21 46 ⇄

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