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Living in Youlgreave: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Youlgreave scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 80/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That places it last of the 4 scored places in the DE45 postcode district. The DE45 district averages 45/100, putting Youlgreave 9 points below its own postcode area. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE45 postcode district.

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Youlgreave scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
83.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 22 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Drugs 4 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rake Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 Grove Place 7 crimes
  3. 3 Mawstone Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 3.795 · PM2.5 6.094 · PM10 9.365 µg/m³
77
Green Space 85
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Youlgrave, All Saints' CofE (VA) 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
3
A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E16 mi
Kings Mill Hospital18.6 mi
Royal Derby Hospital19.4 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryPeak & Dales Medical Partnership2.6 mi
GP capacity932 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Derbyshire Dales
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
7.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
7.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate52.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.5%Unemployed1.7%Retired36.1%Student3%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.1%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary24.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.8%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership68.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
6
Matlock 5.9 mi
Matlock Bath 6.5 mi
Cromford 7.2 mi
J29 M1 15.1 mi
J29 M1 15.3 mi
J29A M1 15.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Youlgreave 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

Bakewell 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Winster 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Rowsley 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Darley Dale 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Great Longstone 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Hartington 41 5.6 mi away ⇄
Baslow 51 5.8 mi away ⇄
Bonsall 43 5.8 mi away ⇄
Matlock 51 6.0 mi away ⇄
Taddington 45 6.0 mi away ⇄
Parwich 42 6.3 mi away ⇄
Brassington 43 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Youlgreave a nice place to live?

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

Youlgreave is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 59 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Youlgreave?

Among the top-rated schools in Youlgreave is Youlgrave, All Saints' CofE (VA) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Youlgreave in total.

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Postcode districts in Youlgreave

DE45 45 ⇄

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