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Living in Melbourne (South Derbyshire): Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Melbourne (South Derbyshire) is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Melbourne (South Derbyshire) most outperforms the national norm: 94/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the DE73 postcode district, Melbourne (South Derbyshire) ranks 2nd. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate broadband (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 26 points above the DE73 district's 68/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE73 postcode district.

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Melbourne (South Derbyshire) scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
45 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 96 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Public order 15 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Carr Brook Way 18 crimes
  2. 2 Chapel Street 12 crimes
  3. 3 Jubilee Close 11 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 7.2 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 25
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
34
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Melbourne Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Melbourne Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital6.2 mi
Queens Medical Centre12.4 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary17.9 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Black & Partners3 mi
GP capacity4,551 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)89.7%
available across South Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 106 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired28.7%Student3.3%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.5%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.9%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership71.3%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
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
37
Peartree 5.3 mi
Spondon 6 mi
Willington 6 mi
J23A M1 5.2 mi
J23A M1 5.2 mi
J24 M1 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Ample 22
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £277,500 36
Detached £402,475 10
Semi-detached £311,225 10
Terraced £235,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£213k £338k £466k £591k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Stanton by Bridge 47 1.4 mi away ⇄
Weston-on-Trent 53 1.9 mi away ⇄
Breedon on the Hill 33 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ticknall 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Barrow upon Trent 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Aston-on-Trent 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Foremark 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Castle Donington 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Diseworth 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Newbold 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Shardlow 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Osgathorpe 44 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Melbourne (South Derbyshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Melbourne (South Derbyshire) is 52/100, 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 Melbourne (South Derbyshire)?

Melbourne (South Derbyshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 208 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Melbourne (South Derbyshire) are Melbourne Infant School and Melbourne Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Melbourne (South Derbyshire) in total.

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

The current median house price in Melbourne (South Derbyshire) is £277,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £402,475, semi-detached £311,225, terraced £235,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%. There were 36 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Melbourne (South Derbyshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)

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