Town Pop. 4,129

Living in Overseal and Castle Gresley: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Overseal and Castle Gresley scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Overseal and Castle Gresley most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 49/100 against a town median of 67/100.

Overseal and Castle Gresley places 3rd of 5 in the DE11 postcode district. The DE11 district averages 61/100, putting Overseal and Castle Gresley 7 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Overseal and Castle Gresley sits 14 points above the DE11 district figure of 82/100. For the surrounding area, see DE11 postcode district.

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Overseal and Castle Gresley scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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DE11 0AA DE11 1BL DE11 7AA DE11 8AA DE11 9AA DE11 DE12

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
116.7 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 210 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 67 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 42 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Public order 39 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 39 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
other 85 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 27 crimes
  2. 2 Coton Croft 24 crimes
  3. 3 Main Street 19 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
74
Green Space 53
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
29
2 schools in area · 14 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Overseal Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Linton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital10.4 mi
Good Hope Hospital15.2 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary19.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryGresleydale Healthcare Centre1 mi
GP capacity1,890 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)89.7%
available across South Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 95 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed2.1%Retired25.7%Student2.8%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.7%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary31.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.3%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership74.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
51
Burton-on-Trent 5.1 mi
Willington 7.4 mi
Polesworth 8.4 mi
J11 M42 3.8 mi
J11 M42 4.3 mi
J10 M42 9.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £222,500 50
Detached £326,000 16
Semi-detached £220,000 15
Terraced £194,000 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£150k £219k £291k £361k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Linton (South Derbyshire) 48 0.8 mi away ⇄
Moira 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Swadlincote 61 2.0 mi away ⇄
Netherseal 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Donisthorpe 46 2.3 mi away ⇄
Woodville 60 2.4 mi away ⇄
Blackfordby 54 2.6 mi away ⇄
Rosliston 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Coton in the Elms 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Oakthorpe 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hartshorne 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Measham 47 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Overseal and Castle Gresley a nice place to live?

Overseal and Castle Gresley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Overseal and Castle Gresley is 54/100, 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 Overseal and Castle Gresley?

Overseal and Castle Gresley has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 482 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Overseal and Castle Gresley?

Among the top-rated schools in Overseal and Castle Gresley is Overseal Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Overseal and Castle Gresley in total.

What are house prices like in Overseal and Castle Gresley?

The current median house price in Overseal and Castle Gresley is £222,500, around 22% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £326,000, semi-detached £220,000, terraced £194,000. There were 50 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Overseal and Castle Gresley in context

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Postcode districts in Overseal and Castle Gresley

DE11 61 ⇄
DE12 43 ⇄

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