Town Pop. 1,075

Living in Mayfield (East Staffordshire): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mayfield (East Staffordshire) comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Mayfield (East Staffordshire) places 2nd of 10 in the DE6 postcode district.

Against the wider DE6 district average of 41/100, that is 6 points above. On broadband specifically, Mayfield (East Staffordshire) sits 80 points above the DE6 district figure of 19/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94) and economic health (86). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DE6 postcode district.

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Mayfield (East Staffordshire) scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
107 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 52 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Other theft 24 crimes
↑ 260% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Public order 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Watery Lane 16 crimes
  2. 2 Jubilee Square 13 crimes
  3. 3 The Crescent 7 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
77
Green Space 34
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Clifton CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital12 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital18 mi
Kings Mill Hospital23.7 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 surgeryAshbourne Medical Practice1.5 mi
GP capacity1,356 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)77.9%
available across East Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed1.9%Retired32.7%Student2.4%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.1%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary22.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.4%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership76%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax East Staffordshire · 2026-27
A £1,567
B £1,829
C £2,090
D £2,351
E £2,873
F £3,396
G £3,918
H £4,702
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
17
Uttoxeter 8.4 mi
Tutbury and Hatton 10.5 mi
Cromford 11.8 mi
J15 M6 19.2 mi
J15 M6 19.3 mi
J28 M1 19.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars None
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 Mayfield (East Staffordshire) 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

Ashbourne 50 1.9 mi away ⇄
Edlaston 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ellastone 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Kniveton 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Rocester 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Denstone 45 4.9 mi away ⇄
Farley 0 5.0 mi away ⇄
Waterhouses 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands) 39 5.6 mi away ⇄
Parwich 42 6.0 mi away ⇄
Hulland Ward 36 6.2 mi away ⇄
Brailsford 44 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mayfield (East Staffordshire) a nice place to live?

Mayfield (East Staffordshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mayfield (East Staffordshire) is 47/100, 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 Mayfield (East Staffordshire)?

Mayfield (East Staffordshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 115 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mayfield (East Staffordshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Mayfield (East Staffordshire) is Clifton CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Mayfield (East Staffordshire) in total.

Mayfield (East Staffordshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Mayfield (East Staffordshire)

DE6 41 ⇄

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