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Living in Netherseal: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Netherseal scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health falls furthest short: 41/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the DE12 postcode district, Netherseal ranks 10th.

It scores 7 points below the DE12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (3), lifestyle (10), schools (12) and transport (23) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE12 postcode district.

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Netherseal scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
181.4 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 52 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 288% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Clifton Close 15 crimes
  2. 2 Valley Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 Lullington Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.938 · PM2.5 6.498 · PM10 11.734 µg/m³
74
Green Space 15
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 Hospital13.5 mi
Good Hope Hospital13.9 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary19.2 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 surgeryMeasham Medical Unit3 mi
GP capacity1,611 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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)89.7%
available across South Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate49.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.5%Unemployed2%Retired30.7%Student2.3%Other inactive15.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.9%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary30.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.4%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership65.8%
Among the most-deprived 34% 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
23
Polesworth 6.3 mi
Burton-on-Trent 6.9 mi
Tamworth 7.1 mi
J11 M42 1.9 mi
J11 M42 2.3 mi
J10 M42 7.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Netherseal 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

Donisthorpe 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Overseal and Castle Gresley 54 2.2 mi away ⇄
Appleby Magna 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Linton (South Derbyshire) 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Oakthorpe 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Clifton Campville 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Moira 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Measham 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Coton in the Elms 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Rosliston 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Blackfordby 54 3.9 mi away ⇄
Austrey 36 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Netherseal a nice place to live?

Netherseal has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Netherseal is 36/100, 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 Netherseal?

Netherseal has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 107 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Netherseal?

Among the top-rated schools in Netherseal is Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Netherseal in total.

Netherseal in context

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Postcode districts in Netherseal

DE12 43 ⇄

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