Town Pop. 2,670

Living in Etwall: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Etwall scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 50/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the DE65 postcode district, Etwall ranks 4th.

Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (15) and transport (21) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Etwall in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see DE65 postcode district.

51
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Etwall scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
61.4 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 86 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Portland Street 38 crimes
  2. 2 Church Hill 17 crimes
  3. 3 Common End 10 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 46
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
33
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Etwall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • John Port Spencer AcademySecondary · 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
15
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital3.8 mi
Queens Medical Centre17.6 mi
Kings Mill Hospital22.9 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryWellbrook Medical Centre1.5 mi
GP capacity2,269 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
72
Full fibre (FTTP)89.7%
available across South Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 67 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed2%Retired31.3%Student3.2%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.9%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.5%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership79.9%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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
21
Willington 2.5 mi
Tutbury and Hatton 3.6 mi
Peartree 5.5 mi
J24A M1 12.6 mi
J25 M1 12.7 mi
J24 M1 12.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £485,000 15
Detached £542,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£228k £337k £449k £557k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Hilton (South Derbyshire) 63 1.5 mi away ⇄
Findern 55 1.6 mi away ⇄
Egginton 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Willington (South Derbyshire) 56 2.6 mi away ⇄
Rolleston on Dove 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Stretton (East Staffordshire) 61 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hatton (South Derbyshire) 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Repton 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Newton Solney 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Tutbury 57 4.0 mi away ⇄
Foston (South Derbyshire) 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Foremark 0 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Etwall a nice place to live?

Etwall is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Etwall is 51/100, 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 Etwall?

Etwall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 164 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Etwall?

Among the top-rated schools in Etwall are Etwall Primary School and John Port Spencer Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Etwall in total.

What are house prices like in Etwall?

The current median house price in Etwall is £485,000, around 70% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £542,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 75%.

Etwall in context

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Postcode districts in Etwall

DE65 54 ⇄

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