Town Pop. 766

Living in Hartshorne: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hartshorne comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 46/100 against a town median of 67/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the DE11 postcode district, Hartshorne scores lowest. It scores 11 points below the DE11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 61/100. On broadband specifically, Hartshorne sits 15 points above the DE11 district figure of 82/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE11 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Hartshorne scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
275.5 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 83 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 303% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 363% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 202% above national average
other 54 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 27 crimes
  2. 2 Woodville Road 19 crimes
  3. 3 Goseley Crescent 13 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 6.285 · PM2.5 6.886 · PM10 12.226 µg/m³
72
Green Space 44
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
24
2 schools in area · 15 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Hartshorne CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Granville AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital8.3 mi
Queens Medical Centre17.3 mi
Good Hope Hospital18.8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodville Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,736 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)89.7%
available across South Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired26.1%Student3.2%Other inactive13.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.6%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary29.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.3%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership64.1%
Among the most-deprived 37% 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
39
Willington 5 mi
Burton-on-Trent 5.3 mi
Peartree 8 mi
J11 M42 6.5 mi
J11 M42 7 mi
J23A M1 9.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
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 Hartshorne 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

Woodville 60 1.2 mi away ⇄
Blackfordby 54 1.9 mi away ⇄
Swadlincote 61 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ticknall 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Moira 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ashby-de-la-Zouch 57 3.3 mi away ⇄
Overseal and Castle Gresley 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
Foremark 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Repton 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Newton Solney 48 3.9 mi away ⇄
Linton (South Derbyshire) 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Donisthorpe 46 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hartshorne a nice place to live?

Hartshorne is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hartshorne is 50/100, 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 Hartshorne?

Hartshorne has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 211 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hartshorne?

Among the top-rated schools in Hartshorne is Hartshorne CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Hartshorne in total.

Hartshorne in context

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Postcode districts in Hartshorne

DE11 61 ⇄

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