Town Pop. 9,328

Living in North Wingfield and Holmewood: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

North Wingfield and Holmewood comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 41/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the S42 postcode district. On broadband specifically, North Wingfield and Holmewood sits 40 points above the S42 district figure of 55/100. That puts North Wingfield and Holmewood in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S42 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
41
123 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 542 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 178 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 96 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Public order 86 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Other theft 72 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
other 173 crimes
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  1. 1 Hardwick Court 49 crimes
  2. 2 Heath Road 42 crimes
  3. 3 Chesterfield Road 38 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 8.2 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
70
Green Space 47
Parks Ample 17
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
34
5 schools in area · 9 within 4km
5Good
  • Grassmoor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Heath Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • North Wingfield Primary and Nursery AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Temple Normanton Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Tupton Hall SchoolSecondary · 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
45
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital5.7 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital12.8 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E13.6 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
2 GP surgeries in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,290 patients per GP
0dentists2pharmacies

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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)88.7%
available across North East Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 250 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
32
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed55.4%Unemployed2.5%Retired25.2%Student3.1%Other inactive13.7%
Professional & managerial29.4%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary36.9%
No qualifications23.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.9%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership61.6%
Among the most-deprived 34% 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
53
Chesterfield 4.1 mi
Alfreton 5.9 mi
Shirebrook 7.1 mi
J29 M1 2 mi
J29 M1 2.4 mi
J29A M1 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 11
Retail Shopping Ample 28
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £175,500 68
Detached £285,000 22
Semi-detached £162,250 28
Terraced £133,000 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£113k £176k £240k £303k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is North Wingfield and Holmewood a nice place to live?

North Wingfield and Holmewood has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for North Wingfield and Holmewood is 49/100, 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 North Wingfield and Holmewood?

North Wingfield and Holmewood has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 41/100. There were 1,147 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in North Wingfield and Holmewood?

Among the top-rated schools in North Wingfield and Holmewood are Grassmoor Primary School, Heath Primary School and North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in North Wingfield and Holmewood in total.

What are house prices like in North Wingfield and Holmewood?

The current median house price in North Wingfield and Holmewood is £175,500, around 38% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £285,000, semi-detached £162,250, terraced £133,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%. There were 68 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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