Town Pop. 1,044

Living in Cromford: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cromford scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Cromford most outperforms the national norm: 51/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 50/100 versus a median of 67/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 14 places in the DE4 postcode district. The DE4 district averages 47/100, putting Cromford 5 points above its own postcode area. On transport specifically, Cromford sits 12 points above the DE4 district figure of 39/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE4 postcode district.

52
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Cromford scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
63.2 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 25 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 13 crimes
  2. 2 North Street 10 crimes
  3. 3 Rose End Avenue 7 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 60
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
39
2 schools in area · 10 within 4km
2Good
  • Cromford Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled 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
9
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital13 mi
Royal Derby Hospital13.2 mi
Queens Medical Centre18.6 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryHannage Brook Medical Centre2 mi
GP capacity1,274 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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Derbyshire Dales
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate49.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.6%Unemployed2%Retired36%Student2.8%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.5%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary25%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.7%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership71.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
51
Cromford 0.6 mi
Matlock Bath 1.1 mi
Matlock 2.2 mi
J28 M1 9.6 mi
J28 M1 10.2 mi
J29 M1 11.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £321,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£210k £243k £277k £310k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Matlock Bath 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
Middleton (Derbyshire Dales) 53 1.2 mi away ⇄
Bonsall 43 1.3 mi away ⇄
Wirksworth 55 1.7 mi away ⇄
Holloway (Amber Valley) 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Matlock 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Tansley 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Whatstandwell 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Crich 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Winster 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Darley Dale 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Fritchley 38 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cromford a nice place to live?

Cromford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cromford 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 Cromford?

Cromford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cromford?

Among the top-rated schools in Cromford are Cromford Church of England Primary School and Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Cromford in total.

What are house prices like in Cromford?

The current median house price in Cromford is £321,500, around 13% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 47%.

Cromford in context

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Postcode districts in Cromford

DE4 47 ⇄

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