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Living in Fritchley: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fritchley scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 16/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Of the 11 places sharing the DE56 postcode district, Fritchley scores lowest.

The DE56 district averages 55/100, putting Fritchley 17 points below its own postcode area. On transport specifically, Fritchley sits 32 points below the DE56 district figure of 59/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DE56 postcode district.

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Fritchley scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
220.1 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 60 crimes
↑ 217% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 198% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 184% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Road 18 crimes
  2. 2 Parks Avenue 9 crimes
  3. 3 Hillside Park 8 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.463 · PM2.5 6.585 · PM10 10.768 µg/m³
73
Green Space 38
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery 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
11
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital10.4 mi
Royal Derby Hospital11.1 mi
Queens Medical Centre14.7 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryCrich Medical Practice1 mi
GP capacity1,145 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
16
Full fibre (FTTP)90.2%
available across Amber Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
29.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
29.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed2%Retired35.5%Student2%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary23.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.6%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership80.5%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
Council tax Amber Valley · 2026-27
A £1,605
B £1,873
C £2,140
D £2,408
E £2,943
F £3,478
G £4,013
H £4,816
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
27
Ambergate 0.9 mi
Whatstandwell 1.6 mi
Belper 3.4 mi
J28 M1 6.4 mi
J28 M1 6.7 mi
J27 M1 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
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 Fritchley 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

Ambergate 46 0.7 mi away ⇄
Crich 49 0.9 mi away ⇄
Whatstandwell 48 1.4 mi away ⇄
Heage 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
South Wingfield 38 2.2 mi away ⇄
Holloway (Amber Valley) 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wessington 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Belper 62 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ripley (Amber Valley) 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Somercotes and Swanwick 53 3.9 mi away ⇄
Alfreton 52 4.0 mi away ⇄
Denby Bottles 56 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fritchley a nice place to live?

Fritchley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Fritchley is 38/100, 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 Fritchley?

Fritchley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 125 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fritchley?

Among the top-rated schools in Fritchley is Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Fritchley in total.

Fritchley in context

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Postcode districts in Fritchley

DE56 55 ⇄

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