Town Pop. 9,245

Living in Sandiacre: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sandiacre scores 64/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 71/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 53/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Notably, nothing falls below 47/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. On healthcare specifically, Sandiacre sits 9 points above the NG10 district figure of 62/100. That sits 14 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
53
120 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 458 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 207 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Public order 111 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 87 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Shoplifting 86 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
other 160 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 140 crimes
  2. 2 Buttermere Close 55 crimes
  3. 3 Norbury Way 33 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 13.2 · PM2.5 7.6 · PM10 14.2 µg/m³
64
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 20
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
65
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area · 35 within 4km
10Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Albany Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Brackenfield Special SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Cloudside AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Fairfield Spencer AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Friesland SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • George Spencer AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Longmoor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • William Lilley Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Wilsthorpe SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good

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
71
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre4.2 mi
Royal Derby Hospital8.5 mi
Kings Mill Hospital14.2 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
1 GP surgery in area 10 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,832 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Erewash
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 199 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed2.6%Retired24.9%Student3.2%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary32.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.1%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership69.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
61
Long Eaton 2.6 mi
Attenborough 2.8 mi
Beeston 3.6 mi
J25 M1 0.3 mi
J25 M1 0.9 mi
J24A M1 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
63
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 52
Takeaways Adequate 10
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £212,500 53
Detached £278,750 16
Semi-detached £213,000 21
Terraced £177,500 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£160k £232k £306k £378k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Risley 49 0.9 mi away ⇄
Stapleford 67 1.2 mi away ⇄
Stanton-by-Dale 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Long Eaton 60 2.0 mi away ⇄
Breaston and Draycott 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
Trowell 62 2.1 mi away ⇄
Beeston (Broxtowe) 67 2.5 mi away ⇄
Borrowash 60 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ilkeston 59 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ratcliffe on Soar 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
West Hallam 57 4.3 mi away ⇄
Stanley (Erewash) 45 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandiacre a nice place to live?

Sandiacre is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Sandiacre is 64/100, 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 Sandiacre?

Sandiacre has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 53/100. There were 1,109 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sandiacre?

Among the top-rated schools in Sandiacre are Albany Junior School, Brackenfield Special School and Cloudside Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Sandiacre in total.

What are house prices like in Sandiacre?

The current median house price in Sandiacre is £212,500, around 25% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £278,750, semi-detached £213,000, terraced £177,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 53 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Sandiacre in context

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Postcode districts in Sandiacre

NG10 61 ⇄

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