Town Pop. 3,038

Living in Pilsley and Lower Pilsley: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Pilsley and Lower Pilsley is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Pilsley and Lower Pilsley most outperforms the national norm: 44/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 44/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the S45 postcode district. It scores 7 points above the S45 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. Safety (86) and broadband (81) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S45 postcode district.

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Pilsley and Lower Pilsley scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 102 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Public order 13 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Poplar Grove 15 crimes
  2. 2 Elm Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 Rother Street 10 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
71
Green Space 31
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
40
2 schools in area · 12 within 4km
2Good
  • Park House Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Pilsley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital5.3 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital14.9 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E15.1 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgerySt Lawrence Road Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity2,445 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
81
Full fibre (FTTP)88.7%
available across North East Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 80 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired24.3%Student2.5%Other inactive12.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.4%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary35.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.8%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership72.1%
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
44
Alfreton 4.1 mi
Chesterfield 5.8 mi
Sutton Parkway 6.1 mi
J29 M1 3 mi
J29 M1 3.6 mi
J28 M1 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
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 £203,000 20
Detached £297,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£138k £189k £242k £293k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Clay Cross 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Morton (North East Derbyshire) 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Tibshelf 47 1.7 mi away ⇄
North Wingfield and Holmewood 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Stretton (North East Derbyshire) 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Old Tupton 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Mickley 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Newton and Blackwell 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Shirland and Stonebroom 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Grassmoor 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Heath 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Huthwaite 55 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pilsley and Lower Pilsley a nice place to live?

Pilsley and Lower Pilsley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Pilsley and Lower Pilsley is 53/100, 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 Pilsley and Lower Pilsley?

Pilsley and Lower Pilsley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 181 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pilsley and Lower Pilsley?

Among the top-rated schools in Pilsley and Lower Pilsley are Park House Primary School and Pilsley Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Pilsley and Lower Pilsley in total.

What are house prices like in Pilsley and Lower Pilsley?

The current median house price in Pilsley and Lower Pilsley is £203,000, around 29% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £297,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Pilsley and Lower Pilsley in context

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Postcode districts in Pilsley and Lower Pilsley

S45 46 ⇄

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