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Living in Horsley (Amber Valley): Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Horsley (Amber Valley) scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 51/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Among the 4 scored places sharing the DE21 postcode district, Horsley (Amber Valley) ranks 2nd.

It scores 5 points below the DE21 postcode district as a whole, which averages 61/100. On transport specifically, Horsley (Amber Valley) sits 20 points below the DE21 district figure of 71/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). For the surrounding area, see DE21 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Horsley (Amber Valley) scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
143.2 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 18 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 292% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 204% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Street 9 crimes
  2. 2 Main Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Hill View Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 8.34 · PM2.5 6.817 · PM10 11.052 µg/m³
71
Green Space 32
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 17 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
36
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital6.5 mi
Queens Medical Centre10.9 mi
Kings Mill Hospital12.6 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Arthur Medical Centre0.7 mi
GP capacity1,403 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
77
Full fibre (FTTP)90.2%
available across Amber Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed1.3%Retired32%Student2.6%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.4%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.9%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership83.8%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
51
Duffield 2.1 mi
Belper 2.7 mi
Langley Mill 4.7 mi
J25 M1 7.8 mi
J26 M1 8.2 mi
J25 M1 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Horsley (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

Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse 58 0.7 mi away ⇄
Holbrook (Amber Valley) 57 1.2 mi away ⇄
Denby Bottles 56 1.4 mi away ⇄
Morley (Amber Valley) 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Milford (Amber Valley) 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Little Eaton 54 2.0 mi away ⇄
Smalley 55 2.1 mi away ⇄
Makeney 56 2.4 mi away ⇄
Belper 62 2.5 mi away ⇄
Morley (Erewash) 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Denby Common 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Breadsall 49 2.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Horsley (Amber Valley) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Horsley (Amber Valley) is 56/100, 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 Horsley (Amber Valley)?

Horsley (Amber Valley) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 59 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Horsley (Amber Valley) in context

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Postcode districts in Horsley (Amber Valley)

DE21 61 ⇄

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