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Living in Kniveton: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kniveton is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Kniveton most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Transport falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Kniveton places 6th of 10 in the DE6 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Kniveton sits 10 points above the DE6 district figure of 79/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE6 postcode district.

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Kniveton scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
648.4 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 29 crimes
↑ 580% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 1539% above national average
Theft from the person 11 crimes
↑ 4672% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 862% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 1240% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parwich Lane 13 crimes
  2. 2 Hedge Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Grange Dale 6 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.006 · PM2.5 6.024 · PM10 9.298 µg/m³
77
Green Space 25
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Kniveton CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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 Hospital11.8 mi
Kings Mill Hospital19.6 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital21.8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Maxwell-Jones and Partners3.2 mi
GP capacity1,313 patients per GP
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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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Derbyshire Dales
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed2%Retired30%Student3.3%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.9%Skilled & technical42.3%Routine & elementary15.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.9%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership81.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
Cromford 7.3 mi
Matlock Bath 7.5 mi
Whatstandwell 8.1 mi
J28 M1 15.6 mi
J28 M1 16 mi
J27 M1 17.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
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 Kniveton 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

Brassington 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Parwich 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ashbourne 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hulland Ward 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kirk Ireton 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hulland Village 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Mayfield (East Staffordshire) 47 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wirksworth 55 5.3 mi away ⇄
Middleton (Derbyshire Dales) 53 5.5 mi away ⇄
Edlaston 0 5.5 mi away ⇄
Turnditch 39 5.9 mi away ⇄
Brailsford 44 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kniveton a nice place to live?

Kniveton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kniveton is 41/100, 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 Kniveton?

Kniveton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 83 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kniveton?

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

Kniveton in context

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Postcode districts in Kniveton

DE6 41 ⇄

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