Town Pop. 3,603

Living in Shirland and Stonebroom: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shirland and Stonebroom scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Shirland and Stonebroom most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 35/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the DE55 postcode district, Shirland and Stonebroom ranks 7th. On broadband specifically, Shirland and Stonebroom sits 40 points above the DE55 district figure of 56/100. Safety (80) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DE55 postcode district.

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Shirland and Stonebroom scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
97.7 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 165 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 49 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Public order 40 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 49 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hallfieldgate Lane 21 crimes
  2. 2 Burnshaw Street 18 crimes
  3. 3 Burnside Avenue 16 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
72
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
31
4 schools in area · 18 within 4km
2Good2Requires Improvement
  • Shirland Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Stonebroom Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2019
    Good
  • Mickley Village Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • Morton Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital5.8 mi
Queens Medical Centre14.9 mi
Royal Derby Hospital15 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryBlackwell Medical Centre2 mi
GP capacity2,157 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)88.7%
available across North East Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 77 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
35
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed2.2%Retired26.8%Student2.3%Other inactive14.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.4%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary36%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.8%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership63.2%
Among the most-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax North East Derbyshire · 2026-27
A £1,645
B £1,919
C £2,193
D £2,467
E £3,015
F £3,563
G £4,112
H £4,934
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
37
Alfreton 2.2 mi
Whatstandwell 5.3 mi
Ambergate 5.7 mi
J28 M1 3.3 mi
J28 M1 4.2 mi
J29 M1 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £242,000 26
Detached £400,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£132k £242k £356k £467k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Morton (North East Derbyshire) 40 0.9 mi away ⇄
Mickley 45 1.0 mi away ⇄
Stretton (North East Derbyshire) 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Wessington 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Alfreton 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Newton and Blackwell 54 2.4 mi away ⇄
South Wingfield 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Pilsley and Lower Pilsley 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Tibshelf 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Clay Cross 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
South Normanton and Pinxton 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Somercotes and Swanwick 53 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shirland and Stonebroom a nice place to live?

Shirland and Stonebroom has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shirland and Stonebroom is 46/100, 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 Shirland and Stonebroom?

Shirland and Stonebroom is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 352 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shirland and Stonebroom?

Among the top-rated schools in Shirland and Stonebroom are Shirland Primary School and Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Shirland and Stonebroom in total.

What are house prices like in Shirland and Stonebroom?

The current median house price in Shirland and Stonebroom is £242,000, around 15% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £400,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Shirland and Stonebroom

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