Town Pop. 840

Living in Morton (North East Derbyshire): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Morton (North East Derbyshire) scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 52/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Morton (North East Derbyshire) places 10th of 13 in the DE55 postcode district. It scores 10 points below the DE55 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. Its broadband score runs 43 points above the DE55 district's 56/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE55 postcode district.

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Morton (North East Derbyshire) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
52
408.3 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 170 crimes
↑ 508% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 56 crimes
↑ 339% above national average
Public order 34 crimes
↑ 523% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
↑ 425% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Doe Hill Lane 31 crimes
  2. 2 West Street 23 crimes
  3. 3 Peregrine Way 19 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.774 · PM2.5 6.86 · PM10 11.537 µg/m³
72
Green Space 29
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
18
3 schools in area · 13 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement
  • Stonebroom Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2019
    Good
  • Tibshelf Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Morton Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital5.7 mi
Queens Medical Centre15.4 mi
Royal Derby Hospital16.2 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryBlackwell Medical Centre1.7 mi
GP capacity2,137 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)88.7%
available across North East Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed1.8%Retired25.4%Student3.1%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.7%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary29.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.3%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership74%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
30
Alfreton 2.6 mi
Whatstandwell 6.1 mi
Sutton Parkway 6.2 mi
J28 M1 3.3 mi
J28 M1 4.2 mi
J29 M1 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Morton (North East Derbyshire) 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

Shirland and Stonebroom 46 0.9 mi away ⇄
Mickley 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
Stretton (North East Derbyshire) 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
Pilsley and Lower Pilsley 53 1.7 mi away ⇄
Newton and Blackwell 54 2.0 mi away ⇄
Tibshelf 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Clay Cross 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wessington 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Alfreton 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
South Wingfield 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Old Tupton 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
North Wingfield and Holmewood 49 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Morton (North East Derbyshire) a nice place to live?

Morton (North East Derbyshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Morton (North East Derbyshire) is 40/100, 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 Morton (North East Derbyshire)?

Morton (North East Derbyshire) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 52/100. There were 343 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Morton (North East Derbyshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Morton (North East Derbyshire) are Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School and Tibshelf Community School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Morton (North East Derbyshire) in total.

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Postcode districts in Morton (North East Derbyshire)

DE55 50 ⇄

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