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Living in Doveridge: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Doveridge scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Doveridge most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Doveridge places 4th of 10 in the DE6 postcode district.

Safety (88) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (10), transport (13), lifestyle (13) and schools (17) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Doveridge in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DE6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
80.4 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 52 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 37 crimes
↑ 1035% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 76% below national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 53 crimes
  2. 2 Florence Drive 12 crimes
  3. 3 Babbs Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
74
Green Space 24
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Doveridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital12.7 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital17.2 mi
Good Hope Hospital22.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryBalance Street Practice1.7 mi
GP capacity1,928 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
71
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Derbyshire Dales
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate47.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.8%Unemployed3.9%Retired23.2%Student4.4%Other inactive20.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.6%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary24.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.5%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership76.9%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
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
13
Uttoxeter 1.4 mi
Tutbury and Hatton 6.6 mi
Burton-on-Trent 10.3 mi
J14 M6 14.3 mi
J14 M6 14.5 mi
J13 M6 15.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
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 £425,000 15
Detached £435,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£267k £318k £371k £422k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Uttoxeter 63 2.0 mi away ⇄
Marchington 26 2.5 mi away ⇄
Oaks Green 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Beamhurst 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Rocester 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bramshall 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Draycott in the Clay 33 4.2 mi away ⇄
Denstone 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kingstone (East Staffordshire) 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Foston (South Derbyshire) 36 5.2 mi away ⇄
Ellastone 36 5.7 mi away ⇄
Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands) 39 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Doveridge a nice place to live?

Doveridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Doveridge is 43/100, 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 Doveridge?

Doveridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 131 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Doveridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Doveridge is Doveridge Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Doveridge in total.

What are house prices like in Doveridge?

The current median house price in Doveridge is £425,000, around 49% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £435,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 55%.

Doveridge in context

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Postcode districts in Doveridge

DE6 41 ⇄

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