Town Pop. 395

Living in Ridgeway: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ridgeway is 41/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 23/100 versus a median of 60/100. Of the 3 places sharing the S12 postcode district, Ridgeway scores lowest.

It scores 22 points below the S12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 63/100. On healthcare specifically, Ridgeway sits 50 points below the S12 district figure of 77/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see S12 postcode district.

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Ridgeway scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
66
303.8 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 50 crimes
↑ 280% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 37 crimes
↑ 516% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 406% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Road 16 crimes
  2. 2 Ridgeway Moor 11 crimes
  3. 3 White Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 7.642 · PM2.5 7.023 · PM10 12.012 µg/m³
71
Green Space 47
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area · 24 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Ridgeway Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Birley AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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 departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E5.1 mi
Rotherham General Hospital6 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E6.1 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryDr C T Heatley and Partners1.1 mi
GP capacity1,403 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
43.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
43.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed0.9%Retired31.5%Student3.9%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.3%Skilled & technical38.2%Routine & elementary24.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership74.1%
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
28
Woodhouse 3.2 mi
Dronfield 3.4 mi
Darnall 4.1 mi
J30 M1 5 mi
J30 M1 5.2 mi
J31 M1 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ridgeway 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

Highlane 59 0.7 mi away ⇄
Marsh Lane 40 1.5 mi away ⇄
Eckington (North East Derbyshire) 53 1.9 mi away ⇄
Unstone Green 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Killamarsh 52 3.5 mi away ⇄
Dronfield 61 3.5 mi away ⇄
Spinkhill 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Renishaw 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Barrow Hill 31 3.6 mi away ⇄
Sheffield 67 4.1 mi away ⇄
Swallownest and Aston 55 4.4 mi away ⇄
Waverley and Catcliffe 54 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ridgeway a nice place to live?

Ridgeway has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ridgeway is 41/100, 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 Ridgeway?

Ridgeway has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 66/100. There were 120 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ridgeway?

Among the top-rated schools in Ridgeway is Ridgeway Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Ridgeway in total.

Ridgeway in context

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Postcode districts in Ridgeway

S12 63 ⇄

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