Town Pop. 900

Living in Mickley: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mickley scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 32/100 against a town median of 67/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the DE55 postcode district. The DE55 district averages 50/100, putting Mickley 5 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Mickley sits 29 points above the DE55 district figure of 56/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DE55 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
202.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 79 crimes
↑ 164% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
Public order 20 crimes
↑ 242% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
other 24 crimes
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  1. 1 Burnshaw Street 18 crimes
  2. 2 Burnside Avenue 16 crimes
  3. 3 Goose Green Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.702 · PM2.5 6.715 · PM10 11.05 µg/m³
73
Green Space 19
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
31
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Mickley Village Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital7.4 mi
Royal Derby Hospital15.8 mi
Queens Medical Centre16.2 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryRoyal Primary Care Clay Cross2.1 mi
GP capacity2,219 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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)88.7%
available across North East Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
32
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed53%Unemployed2.6%Retired27.4%Student2.1%Other inactive14.9%
Professional & managerial29%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary36.5%
No qualifications25.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.4%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership66.4%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax North East Derbyshire · 2026-27
A £1,645
B £1,919
C £2,193
D £2,467
E £3,015
F £3,563
G £4,112
H £4,934
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
41
Alfreton 3.1 mi
Whatstandwell 5.2 mi
Cromford 5.8 mi
J28 M1 4.2 mi
J28 M1 5.1 mi
J29 M1 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Mickley 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mickley a nice place to live?

Mickley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mickley is 45/100, 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 Mickley?

Mickley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 182 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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