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Living in Parwich: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Parwich is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 82/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 6/100 versus a median of 23/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the DE6 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Parwich sits 63 points above the DE6 district figure of 19/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE6 postcode district.

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Parwich scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
330.5 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
↑ 193% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 926% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 207% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 749% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 357% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 23 crimes
  2. 2 School Close 13 crimes
  3. 3 Oxclose Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 3.372 · PM2.5 5.936 · PM10 9.155 µg/m³
78
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area
1Good
  • Parwich Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital14.7 mi
Kings Mill Hospital20.3 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital21.1 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust5.2 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Maxwell-Jones and Partners5.2 mi
GP capacity1,584 patients per GP
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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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Derbyshire Dales
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed2%Retired29.7%Student2.3%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.6%Skilled & technical41.7%Routine & elementary21.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.1%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership69.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Derbyshire Dales · 2026-27
A £1,630
B £1,902
C £2,173
D £2,445
E £2,988
F £3,532
G £4,075
H £4,890
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Matlock Bath 7.2 mi
Cromford 7.4 mi
Matlock 7.6 mi
J28 M1 16.4 mi
J28 M1 16.9 mi
J29 M1 18 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Parwich 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

Brassington 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Kniveton 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Winster 43 5.1 mi away ⇄
Ashbourne 50 5.2 mi away ⇄
Hartington 41 5.3 mi away ⇄
Kirk Ireton 36 5.6 mi away ⇄
Middleton (Derbyshire Dales) 53 5.6 mi away ⇄
Mayfield (East Staffordshire) 47 6.0 mi away ⇄
Hulland Ward 36 6.1 mi away ⇄
Wirksworth 55 6.1 mi away ⇄
Bonsall 43 6.1 mi away ⇄
Youlgreave 36 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Parwich a nice place to live?

Parwich has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Parwich is 42/100, 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 Parwich?

Parwich is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 78 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Parwich?

Among the top-rated schools in Parwich is Parwich Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Parwich in total.

Parwich in context

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Postcode districts in Parwich

DE6 41 ⇄

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