Town Pop. 1,985

Living in Trowell: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Trowell comes out at 62/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 61/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 65/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That places it last of the 4 scored places in the NG9 postcode district. Against the wider NG9 district average of 67/100, that is 5 points below. Its healthcare score runs 19 points below the NG9 district's 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG9 postcode district.

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Trowell scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
65
79.1 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 47 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 40 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
Vehicle crime 18 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Other crime 9 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
other 33 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Waterloo Lane 55 crimes
  2. 2 Ilkeston Road 25 crimes
  3. 3 Derbyshire Avenue 13 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 13.201 · PM2.5 7.665 · PM10 14.66 µg/m³
64
Green Space 46
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
57
4 schools in area · 37 within 4km
4Good
  • Albany Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Albany Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Kensington Junior AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Trowell CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
61
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre3.5 mi
Royal Derby Hospital9.9 mi
Kings Mill Hospital12.4 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryEden Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity2,322 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)85.7%
available across Broxtowe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed1.6%Retired33.4%Student2.6%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.7%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary25.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)29%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership89.2%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Broxtowe · 2026-27
A £1,745
B £2,036
C £2,327
D £2,618
E £3,200
F £3,782
G £4,363
H £5,236
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
55
Ilkeston 2 mi
Beeston 3.7 mi
Attenborough 3.7 mi
J25 M1 2.3 mi
J26 M1 2.8 mi
J25 M1 3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
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 £275,000 23
Detached £297,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£242k £270k £299k £327k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Stanton-by-Dale 48 1.1 mi away ⇄
Stapleford 67 1.5 mi away ⇄
Ilkeston 59 1.8 mi away ⇄
Sandiacre 64 2.1 mi away ⇄
Awsworth 59 2.7 mi away ⇄
Beeston (Broxtowe) 67 2.8 mi away ⇄
Risley 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Swingate 55 3.0 mi away ⇄
Kimberley 56 3.4 mi away ⇄
Nuthall and Watnall 69 3.5 mi away ⇄
West Hallam 57 3.6 mi away ⇄
Shipley (Amber Valley) 41 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Trowell a nice place to live?

Trowell is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Trowell is 62/100, 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 Trowell?

Trowell has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 65/100. There were 157 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Trowell?

Among the top-rated schools in Trowell are Albany Infant and Nursery School, Albany Junior School and Kensington Junior Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Trowell in total.

What are house prices like in Trowell?

The current median house price in Trowell is £275,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £297,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Trowell

NG9 67 ⇄

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