Town Pop. 235

Living in Stretton (North East Derbyshire): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stretton (North East Derbyshire) is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 40/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the DE55 postcode district, Stretton (North East Derbyshire) ranks 9th. The DE55 district averages 50/100, putting Stretton (North East Derbyshire) 8 points below its own postcode area. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE55 postcode district.

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Stretton (North East Derbyshire) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
608.5 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 60 crimes
↑ 667% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 1026% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 320% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 929% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 882% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Evershill Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 Woodhead Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Birkinstyle Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.835 · PM2.5 6.706 · PM10 11.025 µg/m³
73
Green Space 15
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
29

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital7.4 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E16 mi
Royal Derby Hospital16.6 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryRoyal Primary Care Clay Cross1.3 mi
GP capacity2,460 patients per GP
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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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)88.7%
available across North East Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired33%Student1.9%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary30.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.1%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership81.9%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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
40
Alfreton 3.9 mi
Whatstandwell 5.9 mi
Matlock 6 mi
J28 M1 4.7 mi
J29 M1 4.8 mi
J29 M1 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stretton (North East Derbyshire) 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

Mickley 45 0.9 mi away ⇄
Clay Cross 52 1.2 mi away ⇄
Morton (North East Derbyshire) 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Shirland and Stonebroom 46 1.7 mi away ⇄
Pilsley and Lower Pilsley 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Old Tupton 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Wessington 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ashover 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
North Wingfield and Holmewood 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tibshelf 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hardwick Wood 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Newton and Blackwell 54 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stretton (North East Derbyshire) a nice place to live?

Stretton (North East Derbyshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stretton (North East Derbyshire) is 42/100, 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 Stretton (North East Derbyshire)?

Stretton (North East Derbyshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 143 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Stretton (North East Derbyshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Stretton (North East Derbyshire)

DE55 50 ⇄

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