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Living in Breadsall: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Breadsall is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 49/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the DE21 postcode district, Breadsall scores lowest. Against the wider DE21 district average of 61/100, that is 12 points below. On transport specifically, Breadsall sits 22 points below the DE21 district figure of 71/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE21 postcode district.

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Breadsall scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
177.5 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 33 crimes
↑ 107% above national average
Shoplifting 13 crimes
↑ 247% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 157% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 204% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 12 crimes
  2. 2 Ford Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Alfreton Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 10.366 · PM2.5 7.247 · PM10 12.36 µg/m³
68
Green Space 56
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
38
2 schools in area · 31 within 4km
2Good
  • Breadsall CofE VC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Andrew's AcademySpecial · 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
21
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital3.7 mi
Queens Medical Centre10.8 mi
Kings Mill Hospital15.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryPark Lane Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity2,150 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)92.4%
available across Erewash
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate51.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired35.2%Student2.3%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.5%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary18.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.8%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership80.8%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax Erewash · 2026-27
A £1,574
B £1,836
C £2,099
D £2,361
E £2,886
F £3,410
G £3,935
H £4,722
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
49
Derby 2.7 mi
Duffield 2.8 mi
Spondon 3.4 mi
J25 M1 6.7 mi
J25 M1 7 mi
J26 M1 9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Breadsall 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

Morley (Erewash) 0 1.1 mi away ⇄
Little Eaton 54 1.3 mi away ⇄
Quarndon 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Morley (Amber Valley) 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Makeney 56 2.8 mi away ⇄
Horsley (Amber Valley) 56 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stanley (Erewash) 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Derby 64 3.1 mi away ⇄
Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse 58 3.6 mi away ⇄
Milford (Amber Valley) 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Holbrook (Amber Valley) 57 3.6 mi away ⇄
West Hallam 57 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Breadsall a nice place to live?

Breadsall has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Breadsall is 49/100, 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 Breadsall?

Breadsall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 85 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Breadsall?

Among the top-rated schools in Breadsall are Breadsall CofE VC Primary School and St Andrew's Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Breadsall in total.

Breadsall in context

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Postcode districts in Breadsall

DE21 61 ⇄

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