Town Pop. 4,956

Living in Makeney: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Makeney scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Makeney most outperforms the national norm: 47/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 41/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the DE56 postcode district, Makeney ranks 4th. On transport specifically, Makeney sits 12 points below the DE56 district figure of 59/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93) and economic health (88). Wider context for the surrounding area: DE56 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
32.7 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 86 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↓ 74% below national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 75% below national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Meadow Vale 16 crimes
  2. 2 Ecclesbourne Close 14 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 14 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 7.6 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
72
Green Space 38
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
39
4 schools in area · 13 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good1Ungraded
  • William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Milford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Ecclesbourne SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Duffield the Meadows 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
40
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital4.4 mi
Queens Medical Centre12.4 mi
Kings Mill Hospital14.4 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,592 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)90.2%
available across Amber Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
68.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 110 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2.3%Retired32.3%Student5.1%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial59.2%Skilled & technical26.7%Routine & elementary14%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)12.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)52.7%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership80.6%
Among the least-deprived 7% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
Council tax Amber Valley · 2026-27
A £1,605
B £1,873
C £2,140
D £2,408
E £2,943
F £3,478
G £4,013
H £4,816
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
47
Duffield 0.3 mi
Belper 2.7 mi
Derby 5 mi
J25 M1 9.2 mi
J25 M1 9.6 mi
J26 M1 10.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 26
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £475,000 33
Detached £585,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£338k £502k £671k £835k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Milford (Amber Valley) 53 1.3 mi away ⇄
Quarndon 37 1.5 mi away ⇄
Little Eaton 54 1.5 mi away ⇄
Holbrook (Amber Valley) 57 1.9 mi away ⇄
Horsley (Amber Valley) 56 2.4 mi away ⇄
Breadsall 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Belper 62 2.9 mi away ⇄
Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse 58 3.0 mi away ⇄
Denby Bottles 56 3.3 mi away ⇄
Turnditch 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Morley (Amber Valley) 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Morley (Erewash) 0 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Makeney a nice place to live?

Makeney is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Makeney is 56/100, 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 Makeney?

Makeney is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 162 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Makeney?

Among the top-rated schools in Makeney are William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School, Milford Primary School and The Ecclesbourne School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Makeney in total.

What are house prices like in Makeney?

The current median house price in Makeney is £475,000, around 67% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £585,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 33 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Makeney in context

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Postcode districts in Makeney

DE56 55 ⇄

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