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Living in Egginton: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Egginton scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 33/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the DE65 postcode district. Against the wider DE65 district average of 54/100, that is 8 points below. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (81). Wider context for the surrounding area: DE65 postcode district.

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Egginton scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
233 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 57 crimes
↑ 287% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 266% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 248% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 351% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Portland Street 38 crimes
  2. 2 Common End 10 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 7 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11 µg/m³
73
Green Space 43
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 15 within 4km
1Good
  • Egginton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital5.4 mi
Queens Medical Centre18.5 mi
Good Hope Hospital21.1 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 surgeryWillington Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity2,019 patients per GP
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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
33
Full fibre (FTTP)89.7%
available across South Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
54.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
51.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate56.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.9%Unemployed1.7%Retired31.3%Student2.7%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.9%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary16.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.9%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership85.1%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax South Derbyshire · 2026-27
A £1,560
B £1,820
C £2,080
D £2,340
E £2,860
F £3,380
G £3,900
H £4,680
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
20
Willington 1.7 mi
Tutbury and Hatton 3.3 mi
Burton-on-Trent 3.5 mi
J11 M42 11.2 mi
J11 M42 11.7 mi
J24A M1 12.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
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 Egginton 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

Stretton (East Staffordshire) 61 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hilton (South Derbyshire) 63 1.7 mi away ⇄
Rolleston on Dove 57 1.7 mi away ⇄
Newton Solney 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Willington (South Derbyshire) 56 1.9 mi away ⇄
Etwall 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Findern 55 2.2 mi away ⇄
Repton 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hatton (South Derbyshire) 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Tutbury 57 3.4 mi away ⇄
Burton upon Trent 59 3.6 mi away ⇄
Foremark 0 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Egginton a nice place to live?

Egginton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Egginton is 46/100, 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 Egginton?

Egginton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 103 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Egginton?

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

Egginton in context

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Postcode districts in Egginton

DE65 54 ⇄

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