Town Pop. 8,242

Living in Hilton (South Derbyshire): Liveability Score 63/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hilton (South Derbyshire) is 63/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 77/100 against a national town median of 21/100. No other settlement in the DE65 postcode district scores higher. Hilton (South Derbyshire) leads all 8.

It scores 9 points above the DE65 postcode district as a whole, which averages 54/100. On lifestyle specifically, Hilton (South Derbyshire) sits 21 points above the DE65 district figure of 56/100. That sits 13 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE65 postcode district.

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Hilton (South Derbyshire) scores 63 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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DE65 5AA DE65 6AA DE65 9DJ DE65

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
56.9 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 226 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 67 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 48 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Public order 37 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
other 66 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Portland Street 38 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 29 crimes
  3. 3 Clyde Street 24 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11 µg/m³
73
Green Space 89
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
34
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good
  • Hilton Spencer AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Mease Spencer AcademyPrimary · 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
48
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital5.1 mi
Queens Medical Centre18.8 mi
Good Hope Hospital21.8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,811 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)89.7%
available across South Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 134 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate69.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed69.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired17.7%Student4.2%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.3%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)20.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.1%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership76.5%
Among the least-deprived 14% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
64
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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
34
Tutbury and Hatton 2.2 mi
Willington 3 mi
Burton-on-Trent 4.4 mi
J11 M42 12.7 mi
J11 M42 13.2 mi
J24A M1 13.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
77
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £236,250 80
Detached £355,000 23
Semi-detached £221,625 26
Terraced £231,000 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£94k £183k £274k £363k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Etwall 51 1.5 mi away ⇄
Egginton 46 1.7 mi away ⇄
Rolleston on Dove 57 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hatton (South Derbyshire) 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Stretton (East Staffordshire) 61 2.5 mi away ⇄
Tutbury 57 2.6 mi away ⇄
Findern 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Willington (South Derbyshire) 56 3.2 mi away ⇄
Foston (South Derbyshire) 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Newton Solney 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Repton 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Burton upon Trent 59 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Hilton (South Derbyshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hilton (South Derbyshire) is 63/100, 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 Hilton (South Derbyshire)?

Hilton (South Derbyshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 469 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Hilton (South Derbyshire) are Hilton Spencer Academy and The Mease Spencer Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Hilton (South Derbyshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Hilton (South Derbyshire)?

The current median house price in Hilton (South Derbyshire) is £236,250, around 17% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £355,000, semi-detached £221,625, terraced £231,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%. There were 80 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hilton (South Derbyshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Hilton (South Derbyshire)

DE65 54 ⇄

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