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Eyam, Derbyshire

East Midlands · Population 950 · 1.6 sq miles

Avg House Price
£295,000
Schools Rated Good+
100%
Crime vs National
Well below average
Avg Broadband
38 Mbps
Nearest GP
0.2 miles

Eyam is one of the most historically significant villages in England — the 'Plague Village' of Derbyshire, where in 1665–66 the community made the extraordinary decision to quarantine itself voluntarily to prevent bubonic plague spreading to neighbouring villages. Of 344 residents who remained, 260 died — but the village's self-sacrifice almost certainly saved thousands of lives. The story is told with extraordinary immediacy throughout the village through plague cottage plaques, the Eyam Museum and the moving Riley Graves.


The village itself is deeply attractive — stone houses on a limestone ridge with views east to Curbar Edge. The Church of St Lawrence contains the only Saxon cross in Derbyshire. An annual Plague Commemoration Service is held each August outdoors at Cucklett Delph.

Data last updated: June 2026 · Sources: ONS, Land Registry, Ofsted, Police.uk, Ofcom, NHS Digital
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Housing & Property Prices

HM Land Registry
Average Price
£295,000
All property types
Detached
£432,000
Average sold price
Semi-detached
£262,000
Average sold price
Terraced
£214,000
Average sold price
Flat / Maisonette
£152,000
Average sold price
Annual Change
+3.2%
vs previous year
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Schools & Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted
Outstanding
1
schools
Good
1
schools
Requires Improvement
0
schools
Inadequate
0
schools
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Crime Statistics

Police.uk
Crime Rate
12
per 1,000 residents
vs National Avg
Well below average
England & Wales
Most Common
Anti-social behaviour
crime category
Anti-social behaviour
6
Violence & sexual
4
Burglary
1
Vehicle crime
2
Shoplifting
1
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Broadband & Connectivity

Ofcom
Average Download
38 Mbps
median speed
Superfast Coverage
74%
30 Mbps+
Ultrafast Coverage
20%
100 Mbps+
Full Fibre (FTTP)
10%
premises
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Health & NHS Access

NHS Digital
Nearest GP Surgery
Eyam Surgery
0.2 miles away
NHS Trust
Derbyshire Community Health Services
responsible trust
Nearest Hospital
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
10.4 miles
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Environment & Green Space

DEFRA / ONS
Air Quality Index
Good
annual average
Green Space
72%
of local area
Flood Risk
Low
Environment Agency
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Transport & Connectivity

DfT / National Rail
Nearest Station
Grindleford Railway Station
3.8 miles
To London
2h 10m (via Sheffield)
approx by rail
Nearest Motorway
A623
0.8 miles
Nearest Airport
East Midlands Airport
28 miles
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Eyam at a Glance — Area Scorecard

TownData.co.uk
Overall
8.8
Excellent
Family Life
9.0
Excellent
Schools
9.0
Excellent
Transport
5.0
Average
Nightlife
3.0
Poor
Value for Money
8.0
Very Good
Safety
9.0
Excellent
Green Space
9.0
Excellent

Scores calculated from official data sources including ONS, Police.uk, Ofsted and Ofcom. Rated out of 10.

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Who is Eyam Good For?

TownData.co.uk
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Families
✅ Great for families
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Commuters
❌ Poor transport links
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Students
❌ Limited student life
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Retirees
✅ Peaceful & well-served
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Young Professionals
❌ Limited for young pros
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First-Time Buyers
✅ Affordable area
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Outdoor Lovers
✅ Excellent green space
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Nightlife Seekers
❌ Better options elsewhere
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Things to Do & Local Attractions

VisitBritain
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    Eyam Museum
    The story of Eyam's extraordinary plague of 1665-66 — the decision of an entire village to quarantine itself voluntarily is one of the most remarkable acts of communal sacrifice in English history.
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    St Lawrence's Church & Plague Graves
    The church at the heart of the village contains the Saxon cross in its churchyard and plague-era memorials throughout. The nearby Riley Graves — where Elizabeth Hancock buried seven family members — are deeply moving.
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    Eyam Edge & Curbar Edge
    The limestone edges above Eyam offer some of the finest walking in the Peak District — Eyam Edge, Curbar Edge and Froggatt Edge give panoramic views over the Derwent Valley.
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    Eyam Hall & Craft Centre
    A Jacobean manor house of 1672 (built after the plague), still owned by the Wright family. Open for tours on selected days with a year-round craft centre.
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    Annual Plague Commemoration
    Each August, the village holds an outdoor commemoration service at Cucklett Delph — the natural amphitheatre where Mompesson held services during the plague to prevent indoor infection.
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Nearby Towns & Villages

ONS / Ordnance Survey
Bakewell
6.4 miles north-west
Hathersage
4.8 miles north-east
Matlock
8.8 miles south-east
Buxton
12.4 miles west
Baslow
3.8 miles east
Chatsworth
5.8 miles north-east
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Weather & Climate

Met Office
Jan
5°C
Feb
5°C
Mar
8°C
Apr
10°C
May
13°C
Jun
16°C
Jul
18°C
Aug
18°C
Sep
15°C
Oct
11°C
Nov
7°C
Dec
5°C
Annual Rainfall
860mm
mm per year
Sunshine Hours
1380 hrs
per year
Warmest Month
July/Aug
avg high 18°C
Coldest Month
January
avg low 0°C
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eyam a nice place to live?
Eyam is a settlement in Derbyshire. It has 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, average house prices of £295,000, and crime that is well below average the national average. Use the sections above to explore the full data profile.
What is the average house price in Eyam?
The average house price in Eyam is £295,000 according to HM Land Registry. This covers all property types. See the housing section above for a full breakdown by property type and annual price change.
Is Eyam safe to live in?
Eyam's crime rate is well below average the national average. See the crime section above for a full breakdown by category.
What are the schools like in Eyam?
100% of schools in Eyam are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. See the schools section above for a full list with individual Ofsted ratings.
How fast is broadband in Eyam?
Average broadband download speeds in Eyam are 38 Mbps according to Ofcom. See the broadband section above for superfast and full-fibre coverage figures.

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