Town Pop. 7,158

Living in Wingerworth: Liveability Score 63/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wingerworth is 63/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Wingerworth most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the S42 postcode district scores higher. Wingerworth leads all 7.

It scores 11 points above the S42 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. On broadband specifically, Wingerworth sits 41 points above the S42 district figure of 55/100. That sits 13 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S42 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 123 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 38 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Burglary 20 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
other 40 crimes
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  1. 1 Neale'S Way 13 crimes
  2. 2 Birkin Avenue 12 crimes
  3. 3 Mill Rise 12 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 40
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
42
5 schools in area · 17 within 4km
4Good1Requires Improvement
  • Deer Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Grassmoor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Spire Nursery and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Tupton Primary and Nursery AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hunloke Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
46
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital8.3 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E11.9 mi
Rotherham General Hospital14.3 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
1 GP surgery in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,894 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)88.7%
available across North East Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 167 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed54.4%Unemployed1.8%Retired35.3%Student2.5%Other inactive6%
Professional & managerial46%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary21.2%
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.2%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership87.4%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
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
56
Chesterfield 2.5 mi
Matlock 7 mi
Dronfield 7.1 mi
J29 M1 4.4 mi
J29 M1 4.4 mi
J29A M1 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £280,000 74
Detached £313,700 44
Semi-detached £235,500 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£206k £259k £315k £369k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wingerworth a nice place to live?

Wingerworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wingerworth is 63/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Wingerworth?

Wingerworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 269 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wingerworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Wingerworth are Deer Park Primary School, Grassmoor Primary School and Spire Nursery and Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Wingerworth in total.

What are house prices like in Wingerworth?

The current median house price in Wingerworth is £280,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £313,700, semi-detached £235,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 74 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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