Town Pop. 735

Living in Coton in the Elms: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Coton in the Elms is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Coton in the Elms most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 71/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the DE12 postcode district, Coton in the Elms ranks 7th. Its broadband score runs 44 points above the DE12 district's 45/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DE12 postcode district.

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Coton in the Elms scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
152.4 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 36 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Other theft 26 crimes
↑ 471% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Theft from the person 11 crimes
↑ 733% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 183% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 33 crimes
  2. 2 Church Street 12 crimes
  3. 3 Harbin Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
75
Green Space 26
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E 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 Hospital13.1 mi
Good Hope Hospital13.4 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital18.2 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryGresleydale Healthcare Centre3.2 mi
GP capacity1,351 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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)89.7%
available across South Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.1%Student2.7%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.1%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary26.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.6%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership77.3%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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
11
Burton-on-Trent 4.9 mi
Tamworth 7 mi
Lichfield Trent Valley 7.5 mi
J11 M42 4.8 mi
J11 M42 5 mi
J10 M42 8.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Coton in the Elms 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

Rosliston 38 0.8 mi away ⇄
Linton (South Derbyshire) 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Walton-on-Trent 31 2.4 mi away ⇄
Edingale 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Clifton Campville 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Overseal and Castle Gresley 54 2.8 mi away ⇄
Netherseal 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Barton Turn 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Barton-under-Needwood 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Swadlincote 61 4.1 mi away ⇄
Donisthorpe 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Moira 52 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Coton in the Elms a nice place to live?

Coton in the Elms has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Coton in the Elms is 39/100, 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 Coton in the Elms?

Coton in the Elms has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 112 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Coton in the Elms?

Among the top-rated schools in Coton in the Elms is Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Coton in the Elms in total.

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Postcode districts in Coton in the Elms

DE12 43 ⇄

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