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Living in Risley: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Risley scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Risley most outperforms the national norm: 45/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 30/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the DE72 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Risley sits 9 points above the DE72 district figure of 36/100. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (84). Wider context for the surrounding area: DE72 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
64
200.5 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 29 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 263% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 242% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 178% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ilkeston Road 17 crimes
  2. 2 Stanton Gate 17 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 7 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 10.476 · PM2.5 7.105 · PM10 12.66 µg/m³
68
Green Space 30
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
40
3 schools in area · 27 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Friesland SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ladycross Infant 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
45
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre5.2 mi
Royal Derby Hospital7.8 mi
Kings Mill Hospital15.1 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryAdam House Medical Centre0.9 mi
GP capacity1,875 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
30
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Erewash
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
56.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
56.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed1.6%Retired28.5%Student3.6%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.5%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.5%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership81.7%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax Erewash · 2026-27
A £1,574
B £1,836
C £2,099
D £2,361
E £2,886
F £3,410
G £3,935
H £4,722
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
39
Long Eaton 2.5 mi
Attenborough 3.5 mi
Spondon 4.1 mi
J25 M1 0.6 mi
J25 M1 0.7 mi
J24A M1 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
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 Risley 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

Sandiacre 64 0.9 mi away ⇄
Breaston and Draycott 52 1.4 mi away ⇄
Stanton-by-Dale 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Long Eaton 60 2.0 mi away ⇄
Stapleford 67 2.1 mi away ⇄
Borrowash 60 2.6 mi away ⇄
Trowell 62 2.8 mi away ⇄
Beeston (Broxtowe) 67 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ilkeston 59 3.7 mi away ⇄
Shardlow 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Stanley (Erewash) 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
West Hallam 57 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Risley a nice place to live?

Risley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Risley 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 Risley?

Risley has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 64/100. There were 85 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Risley?

Among the top-rated schools in Risley are Friesland School and Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Risley in total.

Risley in context

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Postcode districts in Risley

DE72 52 ⇄

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