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Living in Middleton (Derbyshire Dales): Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Middleton (Derbyshire Dales) scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Middleton (Derbyshire Dales) most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 14 scored places sharing the DE4 postcode district, Middleton (Derbyshire Dales) ranks 2nd.

Against the wider DE4 district average of 47/100, that is 6 points above. On broadband specifically, Middleton (Derbyshire Dales) sits 65 points above the DE4 district figure of 25/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). For the surrounding area, see DE4 postcode district.

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Middleton (Derbyshire Dales) scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
76.1 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 29 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Lanes 13 crimes
  2. 2 Malthouse Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Churchill Avenue 6 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 4.569 · PM2.5 6.366 · PM10 10.517 µg/m³
75
Green Space 58
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Middleton Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital12.9 mi
Kings Mill Hospital14.7 mi
Queens Medical Centre19.5 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryHannage Brook Medical Centre1.6 mi
GP capacity1,228 patients per GP
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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)59.2%
available across Derbyshire Dales
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed1.4%Retired32.6%Student2.8%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.1%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.2%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership77.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Derbyshire Dales · 2026-27
A £1,630
B £1,902
C £2,173
D £2,445
E £2,988
F £3,532
G £4,075
H £4,890
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
39
Cromford 1.8 mi
Matlock Bath 2 mi
Matlock 2.9 mi
J28 M1 10.8 mi
J28 M1 11.3 mi
J29 M1 12.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Middleton (Derbyshire Dales) 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

Cromford 52 1.2 mi away ⇄
Wirksworth 55 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bonsall 43 1.4 mi away ⇄
Matlock Bath 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Holloway (Amber Valley) 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Brassington 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Matlock 51 3.2 mi away ⇄
Kirk Ireton 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Tansley 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Winster 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Whatstandwell 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Crich 49 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Middleton (Derbyshire Dales) a nice place to live?

Middleton (Derbyshire Dales) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Middleton (Derbyshire Dales) is 53/100, 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 Middleton (Derbyshire Dales)?

Middleton (Derbyshire Dales) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Middleton (Derbyshire Dales)?

Among the top-rated schools in Middleton (Derbyshire Dales) is Middleton Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Middleton (Derbyshire Dales) in total.

Middleton (Derbyshire Dales) in context

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Postcode districts in Middleton (Derbyshire Dales)

DE4 47 ⇄

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