Town Pop. 37,751

Living in Long Eaton: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Long Eaton scores 60/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Long Eaton most outperforms the national norm: 67/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 41/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the DE72 postcode district. Notably, nothing falls below 41/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. It scores 8 points above the DE72 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE72 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
41
101.6 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 1,408 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Shoplifting 623 crimes
↑ 112% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 542 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 339 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 258 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 667 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 568 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 98 crimes
  3. 3 Broad Street 92 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 11.9 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 12.8 µg/m³
66
Green Space 49
Parks Ample 42
Sports Pitches Ample 38
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 15

Services

Schools
63
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 18 in area · 24 within 4km
1Outstanding14Good2Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Chetwynd Spencer AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Bispham Spencer AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Brackenfield Special SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Brooklands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Dovedale Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Firfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Grange Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Harrington Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Longmoor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Parklands Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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
59
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre4.2 mi
Royal Derby Hospital7.9 mi
Kings Mill Hospital15.4 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
4 GP surgeries in area 5 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,762 patients per GP
5dentists8pharmacies

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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Erewash
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 718 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed2.7%Retired23.3%Student3.1%Other inactive10.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.2%Skilled & technical31.3%Routine & elementary33.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.2%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership68.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
63
Long Eaton 0.6 mi
East Midlands Parkway 2.4 mi
Attenborough 2.5 mi
J25 M1 1.3 mi
J25 M1 2 mi
J24A M1 2.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
67
Pubs & Bars Ample 23
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 35
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 29
Retail Shopping Ample 300
Takeaways Ample 58
Fitness Ample 9

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £220,000 283
Detached £335,000 72
Semi-detached £225,000 131
Terraced £168,000 71
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£102k £183k £267k £348k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Breaston and Draycott 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Sandiacre 64 2.0 mi away ⇄
Risley 49 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ratcliffe on Soar 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Stapleford 67 2.7 mi away ⇄
Beeston (Broxtowe) 67 3.0 mi away ⇄
Shardlow 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stanton-by-Dale 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Gotham 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Kegworth 48 3.9 mi away ⇄
Borrowash 60 3.9 mi away ⇄
Trowell 62 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Eaton a nice place to live?

Long Eaton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Long Eaton is 60/100, 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 Long Eaton?

Long Eaton has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 41/100. There were 3,837 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Long Eaton?

Among the top-rated schools in Long Eaton are Chetwynd Spencer Academy, Bispham Spencer Academy and Brackenfield Special School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 18 rated schools in Long Eaton in total.

What are house prices like in Long Eaton?

The current median house price in Long Eaton is £220,000, around 23% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £335,000, semi-detached £225,000, terraced £168,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 283 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Long Eaton in context

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Postcode districts in Long Eaton

DE72 52 ⇄
NG10 61 ⇄

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