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Living in Shipley (Amber Valley): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shipley (Amber Valley) scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 48/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 24/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the DE75 postcode district, Shipley (Amber Valley) scores lowest. Against the wider DE75 district average of 54/100, that is 13 points below. On transport specifically, Shipley (Amber Valley) sits 9 points below the DE75 district figure of 57/100. For the surrounding area, see DE75 postcode district.

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Shipley (Amber Valley) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
24
622 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 62 crimes
↑ 1506% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 38 crimes
↑ 349% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 566% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 421% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 408% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shipley Park Gardens 34 crimes
  2. 2 Pit Lane 25 crimes
  3. 3 Holmesfield Drive 14 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 8.7 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
71
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
38
2 schools in area · 35 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Coppice Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Marlpool Infant SchoolPrimary · 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
39
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre6.9 mi
Royal Derby Hospital9 mi
Kings Mill Hospital10.4 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryPark Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity2,099 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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)90.2%
available across Amber Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
77.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired32%Student3%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.4%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary25.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.7%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership72.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
64
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 B
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
48
Langley Mill 1.7 mi
Ilkeston 2.1 mi
Bulwell 6 mi
J26 M1 4.1 mi
J26 M1 4.4 mi
J25 M1 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
47
Pubs & Bars None
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 Shipley (Amber Valley) 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

Heanor 55 1.5 mi away ⇄
West Hallam 57 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ilkeston 59 2.0 mi away ⇄
Smalley 55 2.1 mi away ⇄
Eastwood 58 2.2 mi away ⇄
Awsworth 59 2.2 mi away ⇄
Stanley (Erewash) 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Denby Common 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
Morley (Amber Valley) 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Kimberley 56 3.2 mi away ⇄
Swingate 55 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse 58 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Shipley (Amber Valley) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shipley (Amber Valley) is 41/100, 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 Shipley (Amber Valley)?

Crime levels in Shipley (Amber Valley) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 24/100. There were 158 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Shipley (Amber Valley) is Coppice Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Shipley (Amber Valley) in total.

Shipley (Amber Valley) in context

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Postcode districts in Shipley (Amber Valley)

DE75 54 ⇄

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