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Living in Holloway (Amber Valley): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Holloway (Amber Valley) comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 35/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 14 scored places sharing the DE4 postcode district, Holloway (Amber Valley) ranks 9th.

Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). Healthcare (6), lifestyle (18) and transport (25) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Holloway (Amber Valley) in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE4 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Holloway (Amber Valley) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
87 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 16 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Drugs 2 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 6 crimes
  2. 2 Hillside 5 crimes
  3. 3 Thorpe Croft 5 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10 µg/m³
75
Green Space 49
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
33
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Lea Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital11.5 mi
Royal Derby Hospital13 mi
Queens Medical Centre17.2 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryCrich Medical Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity1,190 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
35
Full fibre (FTTP)90.2%
available across Amber Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
60.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
60.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate52.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired36.8%Student3.7%Other inactive5.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.8%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary20.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.4%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership76.9%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
25
Whatstandwell 1.4 mi
Cromford 1.6 mi
Matlock Bath 2.2 mi
J28 M1 7.8 mi
J28 M1 8.3 mi
J29 M1 10.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Holloway (Amber Valley) 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

Whatstandwell 48 1.4 mi away ⇄
Cromford 52 1.9 mi away ⇄
Crich 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Tansley 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Matlock Bath 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Fritchley 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wirksworth 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wessington 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Middleton (Derbyshire Dales) 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bonsall 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Matlock 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
South Wingfield 38 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holloway (Amber Valley) a nice place to live?

Holloway (Amber Valley) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Holloway (Amber Valley) is 45/100, 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 Holloway (Amber Valley)?

Holloway (Amber Valley) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 34 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Holloway (Amber Valley)?

Among the top-rated schools in Holloway (Amber Valley) is Lea Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Holloway (Amber Valley) in total.

Holloway (Amber Valley) in context

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Postcode districts in Holloway (Amber Valley)

DE4 47 ⇄

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