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Living in Little Eaton: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Little Eaton scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 48/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Little Eaton places 3rd of 4 in the DE21 postcode district.

The DE21 district averages 61/100, putting Little Eaton 7 points below its own postcode area. On transport specifically, Little Eaton sits 23 points below the DE21 district figure of 71/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE21 postcode district.

54
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Little Eaton scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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DE21 2AD DE21 4AA DE21 5AA DE21 6AA DE21 7AA DE21 DE56

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
69.4 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 54 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Shoplifting 13 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 12 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 12 crimes
  3. 3 Ford Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 9 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
70
Green Space 53
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
34
3 schools in area · 20 within 4km
3Good
  • Breadsall CofE VC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Little Eaton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Ecclesbourne SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
21
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital4 mi
Queens Medical Centre11.3 mi
Kings Mill Hospital14.3 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryAppletree Medical Practice1.1 mi
GP capacity2,053 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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Erewash
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.5%Student3%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.3%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary17.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.5%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership83.6%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax Erewash · 2026-27
A £1,574
B £1,836
C £2,099
D £2,361
E £2,886
F £3,410
G £3,935
H £4,722
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
48
Duffield 1.4 mi
Belper 3.7 mi
Derby 3.8 mi
J25 M1 7.7 mi
J25 M1 8.1 mi
J26 M1 9.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
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 £430,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£348k £403k £459k £513k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Breadsall 49 1.3 mi away ⇄
Makeney 56 1.5 mi away ⇄
Quarndon 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Morley (Erewash) 0 1.9 mi away ⇄
Horsley (Amber Valley) 56 2.0 mi away ⇄
Milford (Amber Valley) 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Holbrook (Amber Valley) 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Morley (Amber Valley) 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse 58 2.7 mi away ⇄
Denby Bottles 56 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stanley (Erewash) 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Smalley 55 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Eaton a nice place to live?

Little Eaton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Little Eaton is 54/100, 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 Little Eaton?

Little Eaton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 139 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Little Eaton?

Among the top-rated schools in Little Eaton are Breadsall CofE VC Primary School, Little Eaton Primary School and The Ecclesbourne School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Little Eaton in total.

What are house prices like in Little Eaton?

The current median house price in Little Eaton is £430,000, around 51% above the England and Wales average.

Little Eaton in context

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Postcode districts in Little Eaton

DE21 61 ⇄
DE56 55 ⇄

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