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Living in Denby Common: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Denby Common scores 57/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 95/100 against a national town median of 60/100. No other settlement in the DE5 postcode district scores higher. Denby Common leads all 3.

Against the wider DE5 district average of 51/100, that is 6 points above. On broadband specifically, Denby Common sits 29 points above the DE5 district figure of 66/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE5 postcode district.

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Denby Common scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
636 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 94 crimes
↑ 938% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 360% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 748% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 657% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 742% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Loscoe-Denby Lane 18 crimes
  2. 2 Ryknield Hill 13 crimes
  3. 3 Danesby Rise 12 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 8.122 · PM2.5 6.902 · PM10 11.333 µg/m³
71
Green Space 28
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
42
1 school in area · 28 within 4km
1Good
  • Loscoe CofE Primary School and NurseryPrimary · 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
28
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital9.1 mi
Kings Mill Hospital9.8 mi
Queens Medical Centre9.9 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryIvy Grove Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,255 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)90.2%
available across Amber Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate59.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired25.5%Student3%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.6%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary31.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.3%Apprenticeship8.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership77.8%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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
46
Langley Mill 2.4 mi
Belper 4 mi
Ambergate 4.7 mi
J27 M1 5.6 mi
J27 M1 5.7 mi
J28 M1 5.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Denby Common 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

Ripley (Amber Valley) 49 1.6 mi away ⇄
Smalley 55 1.6 mi away ⇄
Heanor 55 1.7 mi away ⇄
Denby Bottles 56 1.9 mi away ⇄
Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse 58 2.1 mi away ⇄
Horsley (Amber Valley) 56 2.8 mi away ⇄
Shipley (Amber Valley) 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Morley (Amber Valley) 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ironville 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Heage 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Holbrook (Amber Valley) 57 3.3 mi away ⇄
Jacksdale and Westwood 49 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Denby Common a nice place to live?

Denby Common is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Denby Common is 57/100, 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 Common?

Denby Common is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 173 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Denby Common?

Among the top-rated schools in Denby Common is Loscoe CofE Primary School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Denby Common in total.

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Postcode districts in Denby Common

DE5 51 ⇄

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