Town Pop. 716

Living in Hulland Ward: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hulland Ward scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 89/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the DE6 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 5 points below the DE6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. For the surrounding area, see DE6 postcode district.

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Hulland Ward scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
71.2 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 27 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stainsbro Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 Smith-Hall Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 George Rodgers Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
76
Green Space 25
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Hulland CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital8.5 mi
Kings Mill Hospital17.6 mi
Queens Medical Centre18.5 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust4.7 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryHenmore Health - Brailsford3.7 mi
GP capacity1,852 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Derbyshire Dales
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
4.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
4.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed1.2%Retired35.9%Student2.6%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.4%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary17.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.2%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership83.9%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Derbyshire Dales · 2026-27
A £1,630
B £1,902
C £2,173
D £2,445
E £2,988
F £3,532
G £4,075
H £4,890
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
5
Belper 5.9 mi
Duffield 6.2 mi
Ambergate 6.5 mi
J28 M1 13.6 mi
J28 M1 13.9 mi
J27 M1 14.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £310,000 11
Detached £315,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£265k £368k £474k £576k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Hulland Village 0 1.1 mi away ⇄
Kirk Ireton 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Turnditch 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Kniveton 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Brailsford 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ashbourne 50 4.3 mi away ⇄
Brassington 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Wirksworth 55 4.7 mi away ⇄
Middleton (Derbyshire Dales) 53 5.6 mi away ⇄
Edlaston 0 5.9 mi away ⇄
Makeney 56 6.0 mi away ⇄
Parwich 42 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hulland Ward a nice place to live?

Hulland Ward has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hulland Ward is 36/100, 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 Hulland Ward?

Hulland Ward is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hulland Ward?

Among the top-rated schools in Hulland Ward is Hulland CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hulland Ward in total.

What are house prices like in Hulland Ward?

The current median house price in Hulland Ward is £310,000, around 9% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £315,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 23%.

Hulland Ward in context

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Postcode districts in Hulland Ward

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