Town Pop. 1,628

Living in Denby Bottles: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Denby Bottles comes out at 56/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Denby Bottles most outperforms the national norm: 57/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Denby Bottles places 2nd of 3 in the DE5 postcode district.

Against the wider DE5 district average of 51/100, that is 5 points above. Broadband (91) and safety (86) sit at 80/100 or above. That puts Denby Bottles in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see DE5 postcode district.

56
OUT OF 100
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Denby Bottles scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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DE5 3AA DE5 4AD DE5 8AF DE5 9AB DE5 DE56

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
162.2 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 135 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Public order 26 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Vehicle crime 16 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Meadow Court 20 crimes
  2. 2 Dale Park Avenue 15 crimes
  3. 3 Ryknield Hill 13 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 8.972 · PM2.5 6.944 · PM10 11.361 µg/m³
70
Green Space 34
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
39
4 schools in area · 20 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Kilburn Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Kilburn Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Denby Free CofE VA Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • John Flamsteed Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    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
28
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital7.7 mi
Kings Mill Hospital11.1 mi
Queens Medical Centre11.1 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Arthur Medical Centre1.2 mi
GP capacity1,288 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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)90.2%
available across Amber Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate62%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62%Unemployed1.8%Retired23.6%Student3.1%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.5%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary30%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)19.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.9%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership73.5%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
57
Belper 2.2 mi
Duffield 3 mi
Ambergate 3.7 mi
J28 M1 7.4 mi
J27 M1 7.5 mi
J27 M1 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £186,500 18
Semi-detached £209,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£181k £204k £227k £250k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse 58 0.8 mi away ⇄
Holbrook (Amber Valley) 57 1.4 mi away ⇄
Horsley (Amber Valley) 56 1.4 mi away ⇄
Belper 62 1.8 mi away ⇄
Denby Common 57 1.9 mi away ⇄
Smalley 55 2.1 mi away ⇄
Milford (Amber Valley) 53 2.2 mi away ⇄
Morley (Amber Valley) 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Heage 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ripley (Amber Valley) 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Makeney 56 3.3 mi away ⇄
Little Eaton 54 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Denby Bottles a nice place to live?

Denby Bottles is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Denby Bottles is 56/100, 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 Denby Bottles?

Denby Bottles is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 264 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Denby Bottles?

Among the top-rated schools in Denby Bottles are Kilburn Infant and Nursery School and Kilburn Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Denby Bottles in total.

What are house prices like in Denby Bottles?

The current median house price in Denby Bottles is £186,500, around 35% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £209,000.

Denby Bottles in context

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Postcode districts in Denby Bottles

DE5 51 ⇄
DE56 55 ⇄

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