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Living in Milford (Amber Valley): Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Milford (Amber Valley) is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 54/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 24/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the DE56 postcode district, Milford (Amber Valley) ranks 7th. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. On the national picture that lands Milford (Amber Valley) in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see DE56 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Milford (Amber Valley) scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
59 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 30 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bargate Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Derby Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Makeney Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 7.205 · PM2.5 6.67 · PM10 10.721 µg/m³
73
Green Space 50
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
38
3 schools in area · 16 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good
  • William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Herbert Strutt Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Milford Primary 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
24
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital6 mi
Queens Medical Centre12.6 mi
Kings Mill Hospital13.3 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryAppletree Medical Practice1.3 mi
GP capacity1,403 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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)90.2%
available across Amber Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
49.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
48.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.3%Student1.9%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.7%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.7%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership80.5%
Among the least-deprived 25% 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
54
Duffield 1.1 mi
Belper 1.5 mi
Ambergate 4 mi
J25 M1 9.5 mi
J28 M1 9.5 mi
J28 M1 9.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
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 £238,350 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£235k £262k £289k £316k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Holbrook (Amber Valley) 57 0.8 mi away ⇄
Makeney 56 1.3 mi away ⇄
Belper 62 1.6 mi away ⇄
Horsley (Amber Valley) 56 1.8 mi away ⇄
Denby Bottles 56 2.2 mi away ⇄
Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse 58 2.2 mi away ⇄
Little Eaton 54 2.3 mi away ⇄
Quarndon 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Morley (Amber Valley) 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Heage 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Turnditch 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Breadsall 49 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Milford (Amber Valley) a nice place to live?

Milford (Amber Valley) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Milford (Amber Valley) 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 Milford (Amber Valley)?

Milford (Amber Valley) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Milford (Amber Valley)?

Among the top-rated schools in Milford (Amber Valley) are William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School, Herbert Strutt Primary School and Milford Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Milford (Amber Valley) in total.

What are house prices like in Milford (Amber Valley)?

The current median house price in Milford (Amber Valley) is £238,350, around 16% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 17%.

Milford (Amber Valley) in context

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Postcode districts in Milford (Amber Valley)

DE56 55 ⇄

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