Town Pop. 3,993

Living in Tibshelf: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tibshelf scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Tibshelf most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 48/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the DE55 postcode district, Tibshelf ranks 6th. Its broadband score runs 40 points above the DE55 district's 56/100. On the national picture that lands Tibshelf in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE55 postcode district.

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Tibshelf scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
48
124.5 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 214 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 90 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Public order 52 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 37 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Other theft 31 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
other 73 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Doe Hill Lane 31 crimes
  2. 2 Motorway Service Area 24 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 24 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 8.9 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 13.2 µg/m³
69
Green Space 42
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
34
4 schools in area · 13 within 4km
4Good
  • Newton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Tibshelf Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Tibshelf Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Town End Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
45
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital3.6 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital14.6 mi
Queens Medical Centre14.9 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,366 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)87.3%
available across Bolsover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 81 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate62.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.3%Unemployed2.6%Retired19.7%Student3.5%Other inactive11.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.1%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary32.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)20.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.8%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership68.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
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 East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
35
Alfreton 3.2 mi
Sutton Parkway 4.4 mi
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 4.7 mi
J28 M1 2.6 mi
J28 M1 3.4 mi
J29 M1 3.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 18
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £200,000 27
Detached £266,500 11
Semi-detached £185,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£115k £167k £220k £272k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Newton and Blackwell 54 1.1 mi away ⇄
Pilsley and Lower Pilsley 53 1.7 mi away ⇄
Huthwaite 55 1.9 mi away ⇄
Morton (North East Derbyshire) 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Stanton Hill and Skegby 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Shirland and Stonebroom 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
South Normanton and Pinxton 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Stretton (North East Derbyshire) 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Mickley 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
North Wingfield and Holmewood 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Clay Cross 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sutton in Ashfield 53 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tibshelf a nice place to live?

Tibshelf has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tibshelf is 47/100, 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 Tibshelf?

Tibshelf has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 48/100. There were 497 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tibshelf?

Among the top-rated schools in Tibshelf are Newton Primary School, Tibshelf Community School and Tibshelf Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Tibshelf in total.

What are house prices like in Tibshelf?

The current median house price in Tibshelf is £200,000, around 30% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £266,500, semi-detached £185,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%. There were 27 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Tibshelf

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