Town Pop. 23,789

Living in Heanor: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Heanor scores 55/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 58/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 34/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the DE7 postcode district, Heanor ranks 4th. Broadband (97) sits at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands Heanor in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DE7 postcode district.

55
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Heanor scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
34
121.3 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 1,101 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 585 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 245 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Public order 236 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Shoplifting 216 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 503 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 235 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 141 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 109 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 9.7 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
68
Green Space 30
Parks Ample 23
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 15

Services

Schools
57
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 15 in area · 26 within 4km
1Outstanding10Good4Ungraded
  • Heanor Gate Spencer AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Coppice Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Corfield CofE Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Hall Park AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Howitt Primary Community SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Laceyfields AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Langley Mill Church of England Infant School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2026
    Good
  • Loscoe CofE Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Marlpool Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Mundy CofE Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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
58
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre7.1 mi
Kings Mill Hospital8.4 mi
Royal Derby Hospital8.8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
3 GP surgeries in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,842 patients per GP
1dentist4pharmacies

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)90.2%
available across Amber Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 418 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed2.6%Retired22.7%Student3.1%Other inactive12.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.3%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary37.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)22%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership68.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
Langley Mill 0.8 mi
Ilkeston 3.3 mi
Belper 5.6 mi
J27 M1 4.6 mi
J27 M1 4.8 mi
J26 M1 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars Ample 21
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 20
Retail Shopping Ample 183
Takeaways Ample 33
Fitness Ample 11

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £185,000 151
Detached £276,000 41
Semi-detached £207,000 51
Terraced £144,000 56
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£117k £183k £251k £317k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Shipley (Amber Valley) 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Denby Common 57 1.7 mi away ⇄
Smalley 55 1.9 mi away ⇄
Eastwood 58 2.2 mi away ⇄
Brinsley and Underwood 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ripley (Amber Valley) 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ironville 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
West Hallam 57 3.2 mi away ⇄
Awsworth 59 3.2 mi away ⇄
Jacksdale and Westwood 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Morley (Amber Valley) 0 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Heanor a nice place to live?

Heanor is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Heanor 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 Heanor?

Heanor has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 34/100. There were 2,886 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Heanor?

Among the top-rated schools in Heanor are Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, Coppice Primary School and Corfield CofE Infant School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 15 rated schools in Heanor in total.

What are house prices like in Heanor?

The current median house price in Heanor is £185,000, around 35% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £276,000, semi-detached £207,000, terraced £144,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 151 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Heanor in context

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Postcode districts in Heanor

DE7 57 ⇄
DE75 54 ⇄
NG16 55 ⇄

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