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Living in Scarcliffe: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Scarcliffe is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Scarcliffe places 7th of 10 in the S44 postcode district.

The S44 district averages 41/100, putting Scarcliffe 5 points below its own postcode area. On transport specifically, Scarcliffe sits 8 points below the S44 district figure of 42/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: S44 postcode district.

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Scarcliffe scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

176.6 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 39 crimes

↑ 118% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes

↑ 242% above national average

Public order 7 crimes

↑ 100% above national average

Other theft 5 crimes

↑ 50% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes

≈ similar to national average

other 12 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 The Villas 19 crimes
2 Primrose Way 15 crimes
3 Moorfield Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 6.688 · PM2.5 6.95 · PM10 12.415 µg/m³

Green Space 20

Parks Some 1

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 16 within 4km

1Ungraded

Scarcliffe Primary SchoolPrimary
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

A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital5.3 mi

Bassetlaw Hospital9.3 mi

Rotherham General Hospital14.1 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 surgeryWelbeck Road Health Centre1.6 mi

GP capacity1,612 patients per GP

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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

Full fibre (FTTP)87.3%

available across Bolsover

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

22.2%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

22.2%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

89.6%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate57.7%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed57.7%Unemployed2%Retired22.5%Student2.3%Other inactive15.5%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial26.8%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary39.5%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications24.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)23%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2%

Home ownership66.3%

Among the most-deprived 34% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Bolsover · 2026-27

A £1,706

B £1,990

C £2,275

D £2,559

E £3,128

F £3,696

G £4,265

H £5,118

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

Shirebrook 2.5 mi

Langwith-Whaley Thorns 2.6 mi

Creswell 4 mi

J29 M1 2.6 mi

J29 M1 2.9 mi

J29A M1 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

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 Scarcliffe 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Scarcliffe a nice place to live?

Scarcliffe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Scarcliffe is 36/100, 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 Scarcliffe?

Scarcliffe has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 95 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Scarcliffe in context

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Postcode districts in Scarcliffe

S44 41 ⇄

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