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Living in Brassington: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brassington comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 94/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Transport falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Brassington places 10th of 14 in the DE4 postcode district. Brassington is a place of extremes: 94/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Brassington sits 69 points above the DE4 district figure of 25/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DE4 postcode district.

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Brassington scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
323 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 29 crimes
↑ 239% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 716% above national average
Theft from the person 11 crimes
↑ 2278% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 378% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 566% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parwich Lane 13 crimes
  2. 2 Hedge Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Grange Dale 6 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.103 · PM2.5 6.081 · PM10 9.377 µg/m³
77
Green Space 25
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Brassington 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
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital13.3 mi
Kings Mill Hospital17.8 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E21.4 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust5.8 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryHannage Brook Medical Centre3.7 mi
GP capacity1,391 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Derbyshire Dales
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed2%Retired30%Student3.3%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.9%Skilled & technical42.3%Routine & elementary15.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.9%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership81.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Cromford 4.9 mi
Matlock Bath 5 mi
Matlock 5.5 mi
J28 M1 13.8 mi
J28 M1 14.4 mi
J29 M1 15.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Brassington 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

Parwich 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Kniveton 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Middleton (Derbyshire Dales) 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Kirk Ireton 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wirksworth 55 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bonsall 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Winster 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Cromford 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hulland Ward 36 4.6 mi away ⇄
Matlock Bath 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Hulland Village 0 5.7 mi away ⇄
Ashbourne 50 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brassington a nice place to live?

Brassington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brassington is 43/100, 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 Brassington?

Brassington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 83 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brassington?

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

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Postcode districts in Brassington

DE4 47 ⇄

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