Town Pop. 1,875

Living in Crich: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Crich scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 44/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 16/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the DE4 postcode district, Crich ranks 6th. Its healthcare score runs 17 points above the DE4 district's 27/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see DE4 postcode district.

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Crich scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 54 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sherwood Drive 17 crimes
  2. 2 Weaver Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Main Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.569 · PM2.5 6.459 · PM10 10.429 µg/m³
74
Green Space 34
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
34
4 schools in area · 7 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Crich Carr CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Crich Church of England Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Crich Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
44
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital10.4 mi
Royal Derby Hospital11.4 mi
Queens Medical Centre15.1 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,023 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
16
Full fibre (FTTP)90.2%
available across Amber Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
24.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
24.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 62 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed1.6%Retired34.4%Student2.5%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.3%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary23.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.6%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership74.3%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
Council tax Amber Valley · 2026-27
A £1,605
B £1,873
C £2,140
D £2,408
E £2,943
F £3,478
G £4,013
H £4,816
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
36
Whatstandwell 1 mi
Ambergate 1.6 mi
Cromford 3.5 mi
J28 M1 6.5 mi
J28 M1 7 mi
J27 M1 8.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £320,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£286k £346k £409k £470k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Whatstandwell 48 0.8 mi away ⇄
Fritchley 38 0.9 mi away ⇄
Ambergate 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Holloway (Amber Valley) 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
South Wingfield 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wessington 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Heage 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Cromford 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Tansley 52 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wirksworth 55 3.9 mi away ⇄
Belper 62 4.0 mi away ⇄
Alfreton 52 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Crich a nice place to live?

Crich has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Crich 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 Crich?

Crich is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 121 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Crich?

Among the top-rated schools in Crich are Crich Carr CofE Primary School, Crich Church of England Infant School and Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Crich in total.

What are house prices like in Crich?

The current median house price in Crich is £320,000, around 12% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%.

Crich in context

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Postcode districts in Crich

DE4 47 ⇄

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