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Living in Old Tupton: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Old Tupton scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 58/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 64/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Old Tupton places 3rd of 7 in the S42 postcode district. Notably, nothing falls below 40/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. That puts Old Tupton in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: S42 postcode district.

52
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Old Tupton scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
64
135.3 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 266 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 97 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Public order 66 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 44 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Other theft 43 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
other 73 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 North Side 55 crimes
  2. 2 Wingfield Road 41 crimes
  3. 3 Ivanhoe Close 34 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 37
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
42
5 schools in area · 12 within 4km
5Good
  • Grassmoor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Holmgate Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • North Wingfield Primary and Nursery AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Tupton Hall SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Tupton Primary and Nursery AcademyPrimary · 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
42
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital7.6 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E13.3 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital14.8 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryClay Cross Medical Centre1 mi
GP capacity2,141 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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)88.7%
available across North East Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 119 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.5%Student2.2%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.5%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary28.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership77.8%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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
58
Chesterfield 3.7 mi
Alfreton 6.1 mi
Matlock 6.8 mi
J29 M1 3.8 mi
J29 M1 4.1 mi
J29A M1 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £225,000 28
Detached £315,000 13
Semi-detached £189,950 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£160k £211k £265k £316k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Clay Cross 52 1.2 mi away ⇄
Grassmoor 49 1.2 mi away ⇄
Wingerworth 63 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hardwick Wood 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
North Wingfield and Holmewood 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Stretton (North East Derbyshire) 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Pilsley and Lower Pilsley 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ashover 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Mickley 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Morton (North East Derbyshire) 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Heath 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Shirland and Stonebroom 46 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Tupton a nice place to live?

Old Tupton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Old Tupton 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 Old Tupton?

Old Tupton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 64/100. There were 589 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Old Tupton?

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

What are house prices like in Old Tupton?

The current median house price in Old Tupton is £225,000, around 21% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £315,000, semi-detached £189,950. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 28 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Old Tupton in context

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Postcode districts in Old Tupton

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