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Living in Ellastone: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ellastone comes out at 36/100 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. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the DE6 postcode district, Ellastone ranks 7th. The DE6 district averages 41/100, putting Ellastone 5 points below its own postcode area. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DE6 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Ellastone scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
293.3 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 33 crimes
↑ 377% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 153% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 723% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 132% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Jubilee Square 13 crimes
  2. 2 Marlpit Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Mayfield Avenue 6 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 3.5 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
77
Green Space 28
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital13.8 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital15.8 mi
Kings Mill Hospital26.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMill View Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity1,202 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)77.9%
available across East Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed2%Retired32.6%Student2.1%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.2%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary27%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.8%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership77.7%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Uttoxeter 6.3 mi
Blythe Bridge 10.1 mi
Tutbury and Hatton 10.4 mi
J15 M6 16.6 mi
J15 M6 16.8 mi
J14 M6 17 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
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 Ellastone 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

Denstone 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Farley 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Rocester 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Mayfield (East Staffordshire) 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands) 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Edlaston 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ashbourne 50 4.6 mi away ⇄
Waterhouses 38 4.8 mi away ⇄
Doveridge 43 5.7 mi away ⇄
Beamhurst 0 5.8 mi away ⇄
Uttoxeter 63 6.2 mi away ⇄
Kingsley Holt 38 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ellastone a nice place to live?

Ellastone has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ellastone is 36/100, 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 Ellastone?

Ellastone is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 61 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Ellastone in context

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Postcode districts in Ellastone

DE6 41 ⇄

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