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Living in Linton (South Derbyshire): Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Linton (South Derbyshire) scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 53/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Linton (South Derbyshire) places 3rd of 11 in the DE12 postcode district. The DE12 district averages 43/100, putting Linton (South Derbyshire) 5 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Linton (South Derbyshire) sits 52 points above the DE12 district figure of 45/100. For the surrounding area, see DE12 postcode district.

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Linton (South Derbyshire) scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
53
289.4 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 228 crimes
↑ 296% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 71 crimes
↑ 170% above national average
Vehicle crime 37 crimes
↑ 346% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 36 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
Public order 34 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
other 94 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Walton Road 138 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 26 crimes
  3. 3 Coton Croft 24 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11 µg/m³
74
Green Space 40
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Linton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
28
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital11.4 mi
Good Hope Hospital15 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital20 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryGresleydale Healthcare Centre1.2 mi
GP capacity1,839 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)89.7%
available across South Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 40 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired24.6%Student2.9%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.6%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary29.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.8%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership78.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax South Derbyshire · 2026-27
A £1,560
B £1,820
C £2,080
D £2,340
E £2,860
F £3,380
G £3,900
H £4,680
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
44
Burton-on-Trent 4.6 mi
Willington 7.5 mi
Polesworth 8.4 mi
J11 M42 4.1 mi
J11 M42 4.6 mi
J10 M42 9.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £233,950 12
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£205k £233k £261k £288k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Overseal and Castle Gresley 54 0.8 mi away ⇄
Rosliston 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Coton in the Elms 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Netherseal 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
Swadlincote 61 2.3 mi away ⇄
Moira 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Donisthorpe 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Woodville 60 3.0 mi away ⇄
Blackfordby 54 3.3 mi away ⇄
Oakthorpe 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Walton-on-Trent 31 3.7 mi away ⇄
Clifton Campville 42 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Linton (South Derbyshire) a nice place to live?

Linton (South Derbyshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Linton (South Derbyshire) is 48/100, 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 Linton (South Derbyshire)?

Linton (South Derbyshire) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 53/100. There were 500 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Linton (South Derbyshire)?

The current median house price in Linton (South Derbyshire) is £233,950, around 18% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%.

Linton (South Derbyshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Linton (South Derbyshire)

DE12 43 ⇄

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