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Living in Rosliston: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rosliston comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Rosliston most outperforms the national norm: 91/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 34/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Rosliston places 9th of 11 in the DE12 postcode district. The DE12 district averages 43/100, putting Rosliston 5 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 46 points above the DE12 district's 45/100. For the surrounding area, see DE12 postcode district.

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Rosliston scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
34
551.8 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 122 crimes
↑ 674% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↑ 289% above national average
Public order 21 crimes
↑ 583% above national average
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
↑ 738% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 428% above national average
other 54 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Walton Road 138 crimes
  2. 2 Knightswood Close 13 crimes
  3. 3 Main Street 12 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 4.958 · PM2.5 6.405 · PM10 11.114 µg/m³
75
Green Space 38
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Rosliston CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital12.3 mi
Good Hope Hospital14.2 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital18.7 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryGresleydale Healthcare Centre2.7 mi
GP capacity1,440 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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)89.7%
available across South Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate62%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62%Unemployed1.9%Retired26.7%Student3.1%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.1%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary21.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.3%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership86.5%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax South Derbyshire · 2026-27
A £1,560
B £1,820
C £2,080
D £2,340
E £2,860
F £3,380
G £3,900
H £4,680
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
24
Burton-on-Trent 4.1 mi
Tamworth 7.8 mi
Lichfield Trent Valley 7.9 mi
J11 M42 5.3 mi
J11 M42 5.6 mi
J10 M42 9.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rosliston 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

Coton in the Elms 39 0.8 mi away ⇄
Linton (South Derbyshire) 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Walton-on-Trent 31 2.0 mi away ⇄
Overseal and Castle Gresley 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
Barton Turn 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Netherseal 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Edingale 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Clifton Campville 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Swadlincote 61 3.6 mi away ⇄
Barton-under-Needwood 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Burton upon Trent 59 4.0 mi away ⇄
Moira 52 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rosliston a nice place to live?

Rosliston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rosliston is 38/100, 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 Rosliston?

Rosliston has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 34/100. There were 261 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rosliston?

Among the top-rated schools in Rosliston is Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Rosliston in total.

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Postcode districts in Rosliston

DE12 43 ⇄

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