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Living in Ashover: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ashover comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Ashover most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the S45 postcode district, Ashover scores lowest. On economic health specifically, Ashover sits 37 points above the S45 district figure of 48/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S45 postcode district.

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Ashover scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
193.3 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 30 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 321% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 120% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Darley Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Amber Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Allen Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.58 · PM2.5 6.491 · PM10 10.696 µg/m³
74
Green Space 32
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Ashover Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital10.2 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E14.4 mi
Royal Derby Hospital17.4 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryAshover Medical Centre0.5 mi
GP capacity2,657 patients per GP
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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)88.7%
available across North East Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
5.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed1.2%Retired33.1%Student2.8%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.2%Skilled & technical39.3%Routine & elementary15.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership78.8%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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
24
Matlock 3.8 mi
Matlock Bath 4.4 mi
Cromford 4.7 mi
J29 M1 6.7 mi
J29 M1 7.1 mi
J28 M1 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ashover 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

Hardwick Wood 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tansley 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Stretton (North East Derbyshire) 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Clay Cross 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Old Tupton 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wingerworth 63 3.2 mi away ⇄
Mickley 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Matlock 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wessington 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Holymoorside 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Grassmoor 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Morton (North East Derbyshire) 40 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashover a nice place to live?

Ashover has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ashover is 44/100, 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 Ashover?

Ashover is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 81 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ashover?

Among the top-rated schools in Ashover is Ashover Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ashover in total.

Ashover in context

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Postcode districts in Ashover

S45 46 ⇄

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