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Living in Newton Solney: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newton Solney scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 90/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the DE15 postcode district, Newton Solney scores lowest. It scores 7 points below the DE15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. On economic health specifically, Newton Solney sits 39 points above the DE15 district figure of 51/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
169.8 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 23 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Drugs 10 crimes
↑ 615% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 247% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 196% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ashby Road East 18 crimes
  2. 2 Carnarvon Court 7 crimes
  3. 3 Main Street 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.525 · PM2.5 6.657 · PM10 11.884 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33
1 school in area · 18 within 4km
1Good
  • Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant 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
35
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital6.2 mi
Queens Medical Centre18.2 mi
Good Hope Hospital19.9 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWinshill Medical Centre1.5 mi
GP capacity2,377 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)89.7%
available across South Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
14.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
14.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate53.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.1%Unemployed1.3%Retired34.5%Student4.3%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.9%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary16.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.9%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.4%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership85.6%
Among the least-deprived 20% 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
35
Willington 2 mi
Burton-on-Trent 2.8 mi
Tutbury and Hatton 4.8 mi
J11 M42 9.4 mi
J11 M42 9.9 mi
J23A M1 11.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Newton Solney 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

Stretton (East Staffordshire) 61 1.6 mi away ⇄
Repton 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Egginton 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Willington (South Derbyshire) 56 2.1 mi away ⇄
Rolleston on Dove 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Burton upon Trent 59 2.9 mi away ⇄
Findern 55 3.2 mi away ⇄
Foremark 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hilton (South Derbyshire) 63 3.5 mi away ⇄
Swadlincote 61 3.7 mi away ⇄
Etwall 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hartshorne 50 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newton Solney a nice place to live?

Newton Solney has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newton Solney is 48/100, 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 Newton Solney?

Newton Solney is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newton Solney?

Among the top-rated schools in Newton Solney is Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Newton Solney in total.

Newton Solney in context

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Postcode districts in Newton Solney

DE15 55 ⇄

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