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Living in Turnditch: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Turnditch scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 28/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the DE56 postcode district. Against the wider DE56 district average of 55/100, that is 16 points below. Its economic health score runs 19 points above the DE56 district's 70/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DE56 postcode district.

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Turnditch scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
1,821.4 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 27 crimes
↑ 2796% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 3356% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 2648% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↑ 840% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 2877% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stainsbro Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 Smith-Hall Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 George Rodgers Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
75
Green Space 20
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Turnditch Church of England 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
4
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital7.2 mi
Kings Mill Hospital15.4 mi
Queens Medical Centre16 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryRiversdale Surgery3.2 mi
GP capacity1,899 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
28
Full fibre (FTTP)90.2%
available across Amber Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed1.2%Retired35.9%Student2.6%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.4%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary17.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.2%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership83.9%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Belper 3.2 mi
Duffield 3.6 mi
Ambergate 4.5 mi
J28 M1 11.5 mi
J28 M1 11.7 mi
J27 M1 12.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Turnditch 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

Hulland Village 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hulland Ward 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Kirk Ireton 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Milford (Amber Valley) 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Makeney 56 3.4 mi away ⇄
Belper 62 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brailsford 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Holbrook (Amber Valley) 57 4.1 mi away ⇄
Quarndon 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Wirksworth 55 4.7 mi away ⇄
Ambergate 46 4.8 mi away ⇄
Little Eaton 54 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Turnditch a nice place to live?

Turnditch has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Turnditch is 39/100, 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 Turnditch?

Turnditch is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Turnditch?

Among the top-rated schools in Turnditch is Turnditch Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Turnditch in total.

Turnditch in context

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Postcode districts in Turnditch

DE56 55 ⇄

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