Town Pop. 295

Living in Draycott in the Clay: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Draycott in the Clay comes out at 33/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Safety falls furthest short: 55/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 10 places sharing the DE6 postcode district, Draycott in the Clay scores lowest. The DE6 district averages 41/100, putting Draycott in the Clay 8 points below its own postcode area. That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see DE6 postcode district.

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Draycott in the Clay scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
55
901.7 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 167 crimes
↑ 1600% above national average
Other crime 50 crimes
↑ 8375% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 719% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 631% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 174 crimes
  2. 2 Knightsfield Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Allens Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 4.166 · PM2.5 6.037 · PM10 9.636 µg/m³
77
Green Space 39
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • St Augustine's CofE AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital11.3 mi
Good Hope Hospital19.6 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital20.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Tutbury Practice3.6 mi
GP capacity1,348 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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)77.9%
available across East Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate45.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.2%Unemployed3.3%Retired21.8%Student2.9%Other inactive26.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.9%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary27.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.1%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership81.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax East Staffordshire · 2026-27
A £1,567
B £1,829
C £2,090
D £2,351
E £2,873
F £3,396
G £3,918
H £4,702
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
10
Tutbury and Hatton 3.8 mi
Uttoxeter 4.7 mi
Burton-on-Trent 6.3 mi
JT5 M6 Toll 14.4 mi
J11 M42 14.5 mi
JT6 M6 Toll 14.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Draycott in the Clay 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

Marchington 26 1.8 mi away ⇄
Newchurch (East Staffordshire) 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Oaks Green 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tutbury 57 3.5 mi away ⇄
Foston (South Derbyshire) 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hatton (South Derbyshire) 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Doveridge 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Rolleston on Dove 57 5.2 mi away ⇄
Abbots Bromley 48 5.2 mi away ⇄
Uttoxeter 63 5.4 mi away ⇄
Yoxall 41 5.9 mi away ⇄
Hilton (South Derbyshire) 63 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Draycott in the Clay a nice place to live?

Draycott in the Clay has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Draycott in the Clay is 33/100, 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 Draycott in the Clay?

Draycott in the Clay has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 55/100. There were 266 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Draycott in the Clay?

Among the top-rated schools in Draycott in the Clay is St Augustine's CofE Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Draycott in the Clay in total.

Draycott in the Clay in context

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Postcode districts in Draycott in the Clay

DE6 41 ⇄

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