Town Pop. 20,415

Living in Ripley (Amber Valley): Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ripley (Amber Valley) comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Ripley (Amber Valley) most outperforms the national norm: 53/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 37/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the DE5 postcode district. On the national picture that lands Ripley (Amber Valley) in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE5 postcode district.

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Ripley (Amber Valley) scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
37
131.2 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 1,173 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 391 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Public order 248 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 202 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Shoplifting 162 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 503 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 365 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 133 crimes
  3. 3 St Pancras Way 79 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 9.3 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
70
Green Space 48
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments Ample 5
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 20

Services

Schools
51
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 11 in area · 19 within 4km
9Good2Ungraded
  • Codnor Community Primary School Church of England ControlledPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Loscoe CofE Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ripley Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ripley Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ripley Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Street Lane Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Ripley AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Waingroves Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • John Flamsteed Community SchoolSecondary · 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
45
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital8.2 mi
Royal Derby Hospital8.9 mi
Queens Medical Centre9.8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
2 GP surgeries in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,288 patients per GP
1dentist4pharmacies

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
47
Full fibre (FTTP)90.2%
available across Amber Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 388 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate56.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.5%Unemployed2.3%Retired27.8%Student2.9%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.9%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary34.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.6%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership72.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
52
Langley Mill 3.4 mi
Ambergate 3.6 mi
Belper 3.8 mi
J28 M1 5 mi
J28 M1 5.2 mi
J27 M1 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Ample 24
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 23
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 15
Retail Shopping Ample 158
Takeaways Ample 24
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £200,000 174
Detached £285,000 49
Semi-detached £200,000 67
Terraced £160,000 55
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£120k £184k £250k £314k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Denby Common 57 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ironville 35 2.3 mi away ⇄
Heage 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Somercotes and Swanwick 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Denby Bottles 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Pye Bridge 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Heanor 55 2.9 mi away ⇄
Jacksdale and Westwood 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse 58 3.1 mi away ⇄
Smalley 55 3.2 mi away ⇄
Belper 62 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ambergate 46 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ripley (Amber Valley) a nice place to live?

Ripley (Amber Valley) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ripley (Amber Valley) is 49/100, 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 Ripley (Amber Valley)?

Ripley (Amber Valley) has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 37/100. There were 2,679 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ripley (Amber Valley)?

Among the top-rated schools in Ripley (Amber Valley) are Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled, Loscoe CofE Primary School and Nursery and Ripley Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 11 rated schools in Ripley (Amber Valley) in total.

What are house prices like in Ripley (Amber Valley)?

The current median house price in Ripley (Amber Valley) is £200,000, around 30% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £285,000, semi-detached £200,000, terraced £160,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 174 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Ripley (Amber Valley)

DE5 51 ⇄
DE75 54 ⇄

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