Town Pop. 337

Living in Pye Bridge: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pye Bridge comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Pye Bridge most outperforms the national norm: 47/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 26/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Pye Bridge places 12th of 13 in the DE55 postcode district. The DE55 district averages 50/100, putting Pye Bridge 11 points below its own postcode area. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DE55 postcode district.

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Pye Bridge scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
26
1,044.5 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 158 crimes
↑ 1308% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 48 crimes
↑ 837% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 48 crimes
↑ 1994% above national average
Public order 31 crimes
↑ 1315% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 856% above national average
other 47 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Vicarage Mews 62 crimes
  2. 2 Elizabeth Park 31 crimes
  3. 3 King William Street 24 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 9.11 · PM2.5 7.085 · PM10 12.037 µg/m³
69
Green Space 36
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
50
4 schools in area · 29 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Ironville and Codnor Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Riddings Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Somerlea Park Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Riddings Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
47
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital6 mi
Queens Medical Centre10.9 mi
Royal Derby Hospital12.8 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Jessop Medical Practice1.1 mi
GP capacity1,444 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)90.2%
available across Amber Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
88.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
10
Employment rate49.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.7%Unemployed4.7%Retired19.7%Student3%Other inactive23%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial23.6%Skilled & technical29.3%Routine & elementary47%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications30.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)17.9%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership46.8%
Among the most-deprived 10% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
Council tax Amber Valley · 2026-27
A £1,605
B £1,873
C £2,140
D £2,408
E £2,943
F £3,478
G £4,013
H £4,816
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
43
Alfreton 2.2 mi
Langley Mill 3.7 mi
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 4.4 mi
J28 M1 2.3 mi
J28 M1 2.6 mi
J27 M1 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pye Bridge 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

Ironville 35 0.8 mi away ⇄
Jacksdale and Westwood 49 1.1 mi away ⇄
Somercotes and Swanwick 53 1.2 mi away ⇄
Selston 52 1.9 mi away ⇄
South Normanton and Pinxton 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Alfreton 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Brinsley and Underwood 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ripley (Amber Valley) 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Denby Common 57 3.7 mi away ⇄
Newton and Blackwell 54 3.9 mi away ⇄
Heanor 55 3.9 mi away ⇄
Annesley Woodhouse 55 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pye Bridge a nice place to live?

Pye Bridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pye Bridge is 39/100, 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 Pye Bridge?

Crime levels in Pye Bridge are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 26/100. There were 352 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pye Bridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Pye Bridge are Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School, Riddings Junior School and Somerlea Park Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Pye Bridge in total.

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Postcode districts in Pye Bridge

DE55 50 ⇄

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