Town Pop. 2,104

Living in Aston-on-Trent: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Aston-on-Trent comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 44/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the DE72 postcode district, Aston-on-Trent ranks 5th.

Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93) and economic health (87). Healthcare (18) and lifestyle (29) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Aston-on-Trent in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE72 postcode district.

52
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Violence and sexual offences 21 crimes
↓ 70% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Green 17 crimes
  2. 2 Shirley Park 17 crimes
  3. 3 Whitelands Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 8.4 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
70
Green Space 27
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
44
2 schools in area · 13 within 4km
2Good
  • Aston-on-Trent Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital5.9 mi
Queens Medical Centre9.8 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary18.9 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryLister House at Chellaston2.1 mi
GP capacity856 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
52
Full fibre (FTTP)89.7%
available across South Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 56 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate52.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired35.6%Student3.2%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.3%Skilled & technical29.7%Routine & elementary14%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.9%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership86.9%
Among the least-deprived 10% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax South Derbyshire · 2026-27
A £1,560
B £1,820
C £2,080
D £2,340
E £2,860
F £3,380
G £3,900
H £4,680
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
35
Spondon 3.7 mi
Peartree 4.4 mi
Long Eaton 4.5 mi
J24A M1 3.6 mi
J24 M1 3.7 mi
J24 M1 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
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 £300,000 25
Detached £425,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Flat
£255k £337k £421k £504k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Weston-on-Trent 53 1.1 mi away ⇄
Shardlow 36 1.5 mi away ⇄
Castle Donington 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Melbourne (South Derbyshire) 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stanton by Bridge 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Diseworth 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Borrowash 60 3.5 mi away ⇄
Breaston and Draycott 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Barrow upon Trent 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Breedon on the Hill 33 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kegworth 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Long Eaton 60 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Aston-on-Trent a nice place to live?

Aston-on-Trent is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Aston-on-Trent is 52/100, 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 Aston-on-Trent?

Aston-on-Trent is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 70 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Aston-on-Trent?

Among the top-rated schools in Aston-on-Trent are Aston-on-Trent Primary School and Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Aston-on-Trent in total.

What are house prices like in Aston-on-Trent?

The current median house price in Aston-on-Trent is £300,000, around 5% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £425,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 21%. There were 25 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Aston-on-Trent in context

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Postcode districts in Aston-on-Trent

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