Town Pop. 433

Living in Rowsley: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rowsley scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 20/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 14 scored places in the DE4 postcode district.

The DE4 district averages 47/100, putting Rowsley 7 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 10 points above the DE4 district's 66/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DE4 postcode district.

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Rowsley scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
168.6 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 24 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 421% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chatsworth Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Riverbank 8 crimes
  3. 3 Bradley Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 4.495 · PM2.5 6.214 · PM10 9.796 µg/m³
76
Green Space 36
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Rowsley CofE (Controlled) 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
7
A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E13.8 mi
Kings Mill Hospital16 mi
Rotherham General Hospital18.8 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryDarley Dale Medical Centre2.4 mi
GP capacity857 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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Derbyshire Dales
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
51%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
51%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
89.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate61.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.6%Unemployed1.4%Retired26%Student3.6%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.9%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary23.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)41%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership73.3%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Derbyshire Dales · 2026-27
A £1,630
B £1,902
C £2,173
D £2,445
E £2,988
F £3,532
G £4,075
H £4,890
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Matlock 4.4 mi
Matlock Bath 5.3 mi
Cromford 6.1 mi
J29 M1 12.1 mi
J29A M1 12.2 mi
J29 M1 12.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Adequate 19
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rowsley 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

Darley Dale 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bakewell 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Youlgreave 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Winster 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Baslow 51 4.1 mi away ⇄
Matlock 51 4.3 mi away ⇄
Great Longstone 38 5.0 mi away ⇄
Bonsall 43 5.1 mi away ⇄
Matlock Bath 42 5.4 mi away ⇄
Calver 44 5.4 mi away ⇄
Holymoorside 50 5.5 mi away ⇄
Tansley 52 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rowsley a nice place to live?

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

Rowsley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rowsley?

Among the top-rated schools in Rowsley is Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Rowsley in total.

Rowsley in context

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Postcode districts in Rowsley

DE4 47 ⇄

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