Town Pop. 2,909

Living in Rolleston on Dove: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rolleston on Dove comes out at 57/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 54/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Rolleston on Dove places 3rd of 11 in the DE13 postcode district.

Safety (94) also clears 80/100. On the national picture that lands Rolleston on Dove in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see DE13 postcode district.

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Rolleston on Dove scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 44 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 78% below national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 10 crimes
  2. 2 Dodslow Avenue 8 crimes
  3. 3 Elizabeth Avenue 7 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
74
Green Space 24
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
47
6 schools in area · 20 within 4km
6Good
  • John of Rolleston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Outwoods Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Modwen's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Fountains High SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Fountains Primary SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • William Shrewsbury Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital6.5 mi
Queens Medical Centre19.6 mi
Good Hope Hospital19.9 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWellbrook Medical Centre1.7 mi
GP capacity2,664 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
58
Full fibre (FTTP)77.9%
available across East Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 60 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate51.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired36.7%Student3.1%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.1%Skilled & technical31.3%Routine & elementary21.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.6%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership85%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax East Staffordshire · 2026-27
A £1,567
B £1,829
C £2,090
D £2,351
E £2,873
F £3,396
G £3,918
H £4,702
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
54
Tutbury and Hatton 2 mi
Burton-on-Trent 2.7 mi
Willington 3.5 mi
J11 M42 11.3 mi
J11 M42 11.8 mi
J23A M1 14.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £369,750 24
Detached £386,250 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£254k £356k £462k £564k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Stretton (East Staffordshire) 61 1.3 mi away ⇄
Egginton 46 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hilton (South Derbyshire) 63 1.8 mi away ⇄
Tutbury 57 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hatton (South Derbyshire) 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Newton Solney 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Burton upon Trent 59 2.9 mi away ⇄
Etwall 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Willington (South Derbyshire) 56 3.7 mi away ⇄
Foston (South Derbyshire) 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Findern 55 3.9 mi away ⇄
Repton 43 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rolleston on Dove a nice place to live?

Rolleston on Dove is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rolleston on Dove is 57/100, 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 Rolleston on Dove?

Rolleston on Dove is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rolleston on Dove?

Among the top-rated schools in Rolleston on Dove are John of Rolleston Primary School, Outwoods Primary School and St Modwen's Catholic Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Rolleston on Dove in total.

What are house prices like in Rolleston on Dove?

The current median house price in Rolleston on Dove is £369,750, around 30% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £386,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 32%. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Rolleston on Dove in context

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Postcode districts in Rolleston on Dove

DE13 53 ⇄

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