Town Pop. 881

Living in Tansley: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tansley scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Tansley most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Tansley places 3rd of 14 in the DE4 postcode district.

The DE4 district averages 47/100, putting Tansley 5 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Tansley sits 60 points above the DE4 district figure of 25/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (89) and economic health (81). Wider context for the surrounding area: DE4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 22 crimes

↓ 25% below national average

Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes

↓ 18% below national average

Burglary 4 crimes

↑ 29% above national average

Other theft 4 crimes

↓ 27% below national average

Public order 4 crimes

↓ 31% below national average

other 11 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Alders Field 6 crimes
2 The Rocks 6 crimes
3 Whitelea Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10 µg/m³

Green Space 53

Parks Ample 10

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 9 within 4km

1Good

Tansley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital11.2 mi

Royal Derby Hospital15.1 mi

Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E16.6 mi

Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi

Routine referral (median)15 wks

Treated within 18 weeks54.2%

A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%

Nearest GP surgeryLime Grove Medical Centre1.4 mi

GP capacity1,302 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

Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%

available across Derbyshire Dales

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

95.5%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

95.5%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.2%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate53.3%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed53.3%Unemployed0.7%Retired37.2%Student2.8%Other inactive6.1%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial43.6%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary20.8%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.2%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%

Home ownership78.8%

Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Derbyshire Dales · 2026-27

A £1,630

B £1,902

C £2,173

D £2,445

E £2,988

F £3,532

G £4,075

H £4,890

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

Matlock 1.6 mi

Matlock Bath 1.7 mi

Cromford 1.9 mi

J28 M1 8.2 mi

J28 M1 9 mi

J29 M1 9.1 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience None

Retail Shopping Adequate 6

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Tansley 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Tansley a nice place to live?

Tansley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Tansley is 52/100, 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 Tansley?

Tansley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tansley?

Among the top-rated schools in Tansley is Tansley Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Tansley in total.

Tansley in context

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Postcode districts in Tansley

DE4 47 ⇄

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