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Living in Kirk Ireton: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kirk Ireton is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the DE6 postcode district, Kirk Ireton ranks 7th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider DE6 district average of 41/100, that is 5 points below. For the surrounding area, see DE6 postcode district.

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Kirk Ireton scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
205.6 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 27 crimes
↑ 227% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 290% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 211% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 235% 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
63
Air Quality NO₂ 4.38 · PM2.5 6.148 · PM10 9.608 µg/m³
77
Green Space 30
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Kirk Ireton C of E Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding

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 Hospital9.9 mi
Kings Mill Hospital16.2 mi
Queens Medical Centre18.6 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust5.2 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryHannage Brook Medical Centre2.4 mi
GP capacity1,228 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Derbyshire Dales
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 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
45
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Whatstandwell 4.8 mi
Cromford 5 mi
Ambergate 5.1 mi
J28 M1 12.1 mi
J28 M1 12.5 mi
J27 M1 13.8 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kirk Ireton 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

Hulland Ward 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wirksworth 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hulland Village 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Turnditch 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Brassington 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Middleton (Derbyshire Dales) 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Kniveton 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cromford 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bonsall 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Whatstandwell 48 5.0 mi away ⇄
Matlock Bath 42 5.2 mi away ⇄
Holloway (Amber Valley) 45 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirk Ireton a nice place to live?

Kirk Ireton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kirk Ireton 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 Kirk Ireton?

Kirk Ireton 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 Kirk Ireton?

Among the top-rated schools in Kirk Ireton is Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kirk Ireton in total.

Kirk Ireton in context

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Postcode districts in Kirk Ireton

DE6 41 ⇄

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