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Living in Spinkhill: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Spinkhill comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 55/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 49/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the S21 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Spinkhill sits 12 points above the S21 district figure of 43/100. Broadband (97) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see S21 postcode district.

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Spinkhill scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
49
978.3 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 111 crimes
↑ 803% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 53 crimes
↑ 845% above national average
Other theft 45 crimes
↑ 1868% above national average
Shoplifting 37 crimes
↑ 1186% above national average
Public order 31 crimes
↑ 1192% above national average
other 84 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Abbey Place 37 crimes
  2. 2 Hague Lane 33 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 21 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 7.8 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.7 µg/m³
70
Green Space 42
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 12
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
30
2 schools in area · 16 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Immaculate Conception Catholic PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Renishaw Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
55
A&E departmentsRotherham General Hospital7.3 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E7.4 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital8.5 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryEmmett Carr Surgery0.7 mi
GP capacity1,718 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)88.7%
available across North East Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate62.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired21.4%Student4.3%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.5%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary30.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.6%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership68.9%
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
26
Kiveton Bridge 3.3 mi
Kiveton Park 4 mi
Woodhouse 4.4 mi
J30 M1 1.5 mi
J30 M1 1.8 mi
J29A M1 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Spinkhill 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

Renishaw 45 0.7 mi away ⇄
Killamarsh 52 1.2 mi away ⇄
Eckington (North East Derbyshire) 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Barlborough 50 1.9 mi away ⇄
Woodthorpe 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Harthill (Rotherham) 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Marsh Lane 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Barrow Hill 31 3.1 mi away ⇄
Clowne 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Kiveton Park 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Staveley (Chesterfield) 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Highlane 59 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Spinkhill a nice place to live?

Spinkhill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Spinkhill is 49/100, 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 Spinkhill?

Spinkhill has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 49/100. There were 361 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Spinkhill?

Among the top-rated schools in Spinkhill is Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Spinkhill in total.

Spinkhill in context

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Postcode districts in Spinkhill

S21 46 ⇄

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