Town Pop. 228

Living in Foston (South Derbyshire): Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Foston (South Derbyshire) is 36/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is lifestyle: 6/100 versus a median of 21/100. That places it last of the 8 scored places in the DE65 postcode district.

Against the wider DE65 district average of 54/100, that is 18 points below. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (3), transport (7) and schools (13) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see DE65 postcode district.

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Foston (South Derbyshire) scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
622.8 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 86 crimes
↑ 1033% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 1173% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 845% above national average
Other crime 8 crimes
↑ 1655% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Prison 77 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 12 crimes
  3. 3 Church Broughton Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.146 · PM2.5 6.287 · PM10 10.971 µg/m³
75
Green Space 19
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Church Broughton CofE 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
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital7.4 mi
Queens Medical Centre21.3 mi
Good Hope Hospital22.1 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Tutbury Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,250 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
55
Full fibre (FTTP)89.7%
available across South Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 3 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed2.2%Retired25.7%Student3.1%Other inactive13.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.1%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary19.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.7%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership85.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
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
7
Tutbury and Hatton 1.8 mi
Burton-on-Trent 6.1 mi
Willington 6.3 mi
J11 M42 14.9 mi
J11 M42 15.3 mi
J24A M1 16.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
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 Foston (South Derbyshire) 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

Hatton (South Derbyshire) 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Tutbury 57 2.3 mi away ⇄
Oaks Green 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hilton (South Derbyshire) 63 3.3 mi away ⇄
Draycott in the Clay 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Rolleston on Dove 57 3.7 mi away ⇄
Marchington 26 4.2 mi away ⇄
Etwall 51 4.3 mi away ⇄
Egginton 46 4.8 mi away ⇄
Stretton (East Staffordshire) 61 5.0 mi away ⇄
Doveridge 43 5.2 mi away ⇄
Newchurch (East Staffordshire) 0 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Foston (South Derbyshire) a nice place to live?

Foston (South Derbyshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Foston (South Derbyshire) 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 Foston (South Derbyshire)?

Foston (South Derbyshire) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 142 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Foston (South Derbyshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Foston (South Derbyshire) is Church Broughton CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Foston (South Derbyshire) in total.

Foston (South Derbyshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Foston (South Derbyshire)

DE65 54 ⇄

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