Town Pop. 1,780

Living in Ironville: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ironville is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 44/100 against a national town median of 23/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 26/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Of the 12 places sharing the NG16 postcode district, Ironville scores lowest. The NG16 district averages 55/100, putting Ironville 20 points below its own postcode area. On schools specifically, Ironville sits 11 points below the NG16 district figure of 55/100. For the surrounding area, see NG16 postcode district.

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Ironville scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
26
192.1 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 155 crimes
↑ 162% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 43 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 40 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Public order 38 crimes
↑ 228% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
other 47 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Vicarage Mews 62 crimes
  2. 2 Elizabeth Park 31 crimes
  3. 3 King William Street 24 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 8.336 · PM2.5 7.038 · PM10 11.454 µg/m³
70
Green Space 32
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
44
2 schools in area · 23 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Ironville and Codnor Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Jacksdale Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital6.7 mi
Queens Medical Centre10.3 mi
Royal Derby Hospital12 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Jessop Medical Practice1.3 mi
GP capacity1,415 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)90.2%
available across Amber Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
49.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
49.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 44 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
19
Employment rate50.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.5%Unemployed3.5%Retired23.6%Student2.7%Other inactive19.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.4%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary41.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications28.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.5%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership53.3%
Among the most-deprived 17% 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
38
Alfreton 2.9 mi
Langley Mill 3 mi
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 4.8 mi
J28 M1 2.9 mi
J27 M1 3.2 mi
J28 M1 3.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
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 £135,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£131k £154k £178k £202k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Pye Bridge 39 0.8 mi away ⇄
Jacksdale and Westwood 49 0.8 mi away ⇄
Somercotes and Swanwick 53 1.7 mi away ⇄
Brinsley and Underwood 54 2.0 mi away ⇄
Selston 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ripley (Amber Valley) 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
South Normanton and Pinxton 53 2.7 mi away ⇄
Alfreton 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Denby Common 57 3.0 mi away ⇄
Heanor 55 3.1 mi away ⇄
Eastwood 58 3.8 mi away ⇄
Annesley Woodhouse 55 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ironville a nice place to live?

Ironville has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ironville is 35/100, 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 Ironville?

Crime levels in Ironville are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 26/100. There were 342 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ironville?

Among the top-rated schools in Ironville is Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Ironville in total.

What are house prices like in Ironville?

The current median house price in Ironville is £135,000, around 53% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%.

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Postcode districts in Ironville

NG16 55 ⇄

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