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Living in Findern: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Findern is 55/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Findern most outperforms the national norm: 41/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Against the wider DE1 district average of 66/100, that is 11 points below.

On healthcare specifically, Findern sits 47 points below the DE1 district figure of 88/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (84). That puts Findern in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE1 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Findern scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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DE1 0FD DE1 1AA DE1 2AA DE1 3AB DE1 9AF DE1 DE65

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
792.5 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 126 crimes
↑ 990% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↑ 431% above national average
Public order 27 crimes
↑ 1097% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 875% above national average
Vehicle crime 23 crimes
↑ 1281% above national average
other 48 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 21 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 20 crimes
  3. 3 Kensey Road 18 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 13 µg/m³
69
Green Space 36
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
36
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Findern Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
41
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital2.5 mi
Queens Medical Centre15.6 mi
Kings Mill Hospital21.9 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 surgeryWillington Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity2,111 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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)89.7%
available across South Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate64%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64%Unemployed2%Retired23%Student3.3%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.3%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership79.7%
Among the least-deprived 24% 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
42
Willington 1.3 mi
Peartree 4.3 mi
Tutbury and Hatton 4.9 mi
J24A M1 11.1 mi
J24 M1 11.2 mi
J25 M1 11.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Findern 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

Willington (South Derbyshire) 56 1.4 mi away ⇄
Etwall 51 1.6 mi away ⇄
Egginton 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Repton 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hilton (South Derbyshire) 63 2.7 mi away ⇄
Newton Solney 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stretton (East Staffordshire) 61 3.5 mi away ⇄
Foremark 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Rolleston on Dove 57 3.9 mi away ⇄
Barrow upon Trent 50 3.9 mi away ⇄
Derby 64 4.8 mi away ⇄
Hatton (South Derbyshire) 46 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Findern a nice place to live?

Findern is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Findern is 55/100, 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 Findern?

Findern is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 275 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Findern?

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

Findern in context

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Postcode districts in Findern

DE1 66 ⇄
DE65 54 ⇄

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