Town Pop. 1,934

Living in Ambergate: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ambergate comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 43/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Ambergate places 9th of 11 in the DE56 postcode district. Against the wider DE56 district average of 55/100, that is 9 points below. On transport specifically, Ambergate sits 16 points below the DE56 district figure of 59/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DE56 postcode district.

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Ambergate scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
111.2 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 103 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 21 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ripley Road 20 crimes
  2. 2 Newbridge Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Street Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 7.435 · PM2.5 6.614 · PM10 10.854 µg/m³
72
Green Space 49
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 9 within 4km
2Good
  • Ambergate Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery 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
19
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital9.8 mi
Kings Mill Hospital10.2 mi
Queens Medical Centre13.9 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryCrich Medical Practice1.6 mi
GP capacity1,147 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)90.2%
available across Amber Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
58%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
56%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 58 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed1.5%Retired33.6%Student3.2%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.5%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary22.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.8%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership83%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
Council tax Amber Valley · 2026-27
A £1,605
B £1,873
C £2,140
D £2,408
E £2,943
F £3,478
G £4,013
H £4,816
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
43
Ambergate 0.3 mi
Whatstandwell 1.9 mi
Belper 2.7 mi
J28 M1 6.8 mi
J28 M1 7.1 mi
J27 M1 8.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £210,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£225k £299k £376k £450k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Fritchley 38 0.7 mi away ⇄
Heage 53 1.3 mi away ⇄
Crich 49 1.5 mi away ⇄
Whatstandwell 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Belper 62 2.5 mi away ⇄
South Wingfield 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Holloway (Amber Valley) 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ripley (Amber Valley) 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Denby Bottles 56 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wessington 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Holbrook (Amber Valley) 57 3.9 mi away ⇄
Milford (Amber Valley) 53 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ambergate a nice place to live?

Ambergate has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ambergate is 46/100, 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 Ambergate?

Ambergate is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 215 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ambergate?

Among the top-rated schools in Ambergate are Ambergate Primary School and Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Ambergate in total.

What are house prices like in Ambergate?

The current median house price in Ambergate is £210,000, around 26% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 38%.

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Postcode districts in Ambergate

DE56 55 ⇄

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