Town Pop. 2,151

Living in Smalley: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Smalley is 55/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Smalley most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 7 scored places sharing the DE7 postcode district, Smalley ranks 4th.

Its broadband score runs 18 points above the DE7 district's 78/100. On the national picture that lands Smalley in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE7 postcode district.

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Smalley scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
107.4 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 96 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 50 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Public order 25 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 32 crimes
  2. 2 Hall Farm Way 21 crimes
  3. 3 Kidsley Close 13 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 8.2 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
71
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
47
6 schools in area · 21 within 4km
1Outstanding5Good
  • Heanor Gate Spencer AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Coppice Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Corfield CofE Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Horsley Woodhouse Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Howitt Primary Community SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Richardson Endowed Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital7.3 mi
Queens Medical Centre8.7 mi
Kings Mill Hospital10.4 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Arthur Medical Centre1.5 mi
GP capacity1,666 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)90.2%
available across Amber Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed1.7%Retired27.6%Student3.1%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.3%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary25.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)20.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.2%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership80.9%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
43
Langley Mill 2.7 mi
Ilkeston 4.1 mi
Duffield 4.2 mi
J26 M1 6.2 mi
J26 M1 6.5 mi
J27 M1 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 £307,500 14
Detached £346,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£257k £301k £346k £389k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Morley (Amber Valley) 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Denby Common 57 1.6 mi away ⇄
Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse 58 1.7 mi away ⇄
Heanor 55 1.9 mi away ⇄
Horsley (Amber Valley) 56 2.1 mi away ⇄
Shipley (Amber Valley) 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Denby Bottles 56 2.1 mi away ⇄
West Hallam 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Stanley (Erewash) 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Holbrook (Amber Valley) 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ripley (Amber Valley) 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Morley (Erewash) 0 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Smalley a nice place to live?

Smalley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Smalley is 55/100, 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 Smalley?

Smalley has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 231 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Smalley?

Among the top-rated schools in Smalley are Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, Coppice Primary School and Corfield CofE Infant School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Smalley in total.

What are house prices like in Smalley?

The current median house price in Smalley is £307,500, around 8% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £346,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%.

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Postcode districts in Smalley

DE7 57 ⇄

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