Town Pop. 4,223

Living in Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse is 58/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse places 2nd of 11 in the DE56 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse sits 52 points above the DE56 district figure of 46/100. That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). Wider context for the surrounding area: DE56 postcode district.

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Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
74.1 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 142 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 43 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Public order 30 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 26 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 45 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Meadow Court 20 crimes
  2. 2 Dale Park Avenue 15 crimes
  3. 3 Alfred Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 8.1 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
71
Green Space 29
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
38
9 schools in area · 16 within 4km
5Good1Requires Improvement3Ungraded
  • Holbrook School for AutismSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Horsley Woodhouse Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kilburn Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Kilburn Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Richardson Endowed Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Denby Free CofE VA Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Holbrook Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • John Flamsteed Community SchoolSecondary · 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
33
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital6.7 mi
Queens Medical Centre9.8 mi
Kings Mill Hospital11.7 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,343 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)90.2%
available across Amber Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 79 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed1.7%Retired29.1%Student2.6%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.6%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary29%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.6%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership76.1%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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
56
Duffield 2.7 mi
Belper 2.7 mi
Langley Mill 4.1 mi
J27 M1 7.8 mi
J27 M1 7.8 mi
J25 M1 7.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
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 £215,500 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£154k £212k £272k £330k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Horsley (Amber Valley) 56 0.7 mi away ⇄
Denby Bottles 56 0.8 mi away ⇄
Holbrook (Amber Valley) 57 1.4 mi away ⇄
Morley (Amber Valley) 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Smalley 55 1.7 mi away ⇄
Denby Common 57 2.1 mi away ⇄
Milford (Amber Valley) 53 2.2 mi away ⇄
Belper 62 2.4 mi away ⇄
Little Eaton 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
Makeney 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ripley (Amber Valley) 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Morley (Erewash) 0 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse a nice place to live?

Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse is 58/100, 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 Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse?

Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 313 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse?

Among the top-rated schools in Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse are Holbrook School for Autism, Horsley Woodhouse Primary School and Kilburn Infant and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse in total.

What are house prices like in Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse?

The current median house price in Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse is £215,500, around 24% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse in context

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Postcode districts in Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse

DE56 55 ⇄
DE7 57 ⇄

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