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Living in Stanley (Erewash): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stanley (Erewash) comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 40/100 against a town median of 67/100.

Of the 7 places sharing the DE7 postcode district, Stanley (Erewash) scores lowest. It scores 12 points below the DE7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 57/100. Below 30/100: schools (12), healthcare (22) and lifestyle (25). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DE7 postcode district.

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Stanley (Erewash) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
269.7 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 61 crimes
↑ 280% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 173% above national average
Drugs 10 crimes
↑ 527% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 290% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Belper Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Dale Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Station Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
71
Green Space 23
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
12
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • St Andrew's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Scargill CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
22
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital6.3 mi
Queens Medical Centre7.9 mi
Kings Mill Hospital13.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryWest Hallam Medical Centre1 mi
GP capacity2,710 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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Erewash
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
40
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed2.4%Retired31.1%Student2.4%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary29.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.7%Apprenticeship8.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership72.1%
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
40
Spondon 3.6 mi
Ilkeston 3.7 mi
Langley Mill 4.4 mi
J25 M1 4.3 mi
J25 M1 4.8 mi
J26 M1 5.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stanley (Erewash) 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

West Hallam 57 1.0 mi away ⇄
Morley (Erewash) 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Morley (Amber Valley) 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Smalley 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Shipley (Amber Valley) 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ilkeston 59 2.9 mi away ⇄
Breadsall 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Stanton-by-Dale 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Borrowash 60 3.4 mi away ⇄
Horsley (Amber Valley) 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse 58 3.6 mi away ⇄
Little Eaton 54 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stanley (Erewash) a nice place to live?

Stanley (Erewash) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stanley (Erewash) is 45/100, 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 Stanley (Erewash)?

Stanley (Erewash) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 130 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stanley (Erewash)?

Among the top-rated schools in Stanley (Erewash) is St Andrew's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Stanley (Erewash) in total.

Stanley (Erewash) in context

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Postcode districts in Stanley (Erewash)

DE7 57 ⇄

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