Town Pop. 2,248

Living in Heage: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Heage scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Heage most outperforms the national norm: 56/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Among the 11 scored places sharing the DE56 postcode district, Heage ranks 7th.

Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (17) and lifestyle (27). That puts Heage in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see DE56 postcode district.

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Heage scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
78.7 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 99 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ripley Road 20 crimes
  2. 2 Newbridge Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Street Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 8.8 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
71
Green Space 48
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
30
2 schools in area · 16 within 4km
2Good
  • Ambergate Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Heage Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital9.4 mi
Kings Mill Hospital10.3 mi
Queens Medical Centre12.7 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryWhitemoor Medical Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity1,138 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
61
Full fibre (FTTP)90.2%
available across Amber Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 44 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate56.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.9%Unemployed2%Retired30.6%Student3.2%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.8%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary27.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.6%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership83.4%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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
56
Ambergate 1.4 mi
Belper 2.1 mi
Whatstandwell 3.2 mi
J28 M1 6.6 mi
J28 M1 6.7 mi
J27 M1 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £232,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£195k £232k £269k £306k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ambergate 46 1.3 mi away ⇄
Fritchley 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Belper 62 1.8 mi away ⇄
Ripley (Amber Valley) 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Denby Bottles 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Crich 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Holbrook (Amber Valley) 57 3.0 mi away ⇄
Whatstandwell 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Denby Common 57 3.2 mi away ⇄
Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse 58 3.3 mi away ⇄
Milford (Amber Valley) 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
South Wingfield 38 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Heage a nice place to live?

Heage is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Heage is 53/100, 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 Heage?

Heage is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 177 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Heage?

Among the top-rated schools in Heage are Ambergate Primary School and Heage Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Heage in total.

What are house prices like in Heage?

The current median house price in Heage is £232,500, around 18% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%.

Heage in context

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Postcode districts in Heage

DE56 55 ⇄

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