Town Pop. 3,655

Living in Tutbury: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tutbury scores 57/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 57/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the DE13 postcode district, Tutbury ranks 3rd.

Its healthcare score runs 9 points above the DE13 district's 48/100. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Lifestyle (23) and schools (29) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DE13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
33.7 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 54 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Public order 11 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 76% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 77% below national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lower High Street 19 crimes
  2. 2 Holt'S Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Hillside 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
74
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
29
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good
  • Heath Fields Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Richard Wakefield CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
57
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital7.8 mi
Good Hope Hospital20.1 mi
Queens Medical Centre21.5 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,635 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
77
Full fibre (FTTP)77.9%
available across East Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 76 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired28%Student2.6%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.4%Skilled & technical30.1%Routine & elementary28.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.2%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership70.2%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax East Staffordshire · 2026-27
A £1,567
B £1,829
C £2,090
D £2,351
E £2,873
F £3,396
G £3,918
H £4,702
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
44
Tutbury and Hatton 0.7 mi
Burton-on-Trent 3.9 mi
Willington 5.1 mi
J11 M42 12.6 mi
J11 M42 13 mi
JT5 M6 Toll 15.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £285,000 36
Detached £350,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£173k £242k £312k £380k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hatton (South Derbyshire) 46 1.0 mi away ⇄
Rolleston on Dove 57 1.8 mi away ⇄
Foston (South Derbyshire) 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hilton (South Derbyshire) 63 2.6 mi away ⇄
Stretton (East Staffordshire) 61 3.1 mi away ⇄
Egginton 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Draycott in the Clay 33 3.5 mi away ⇄
Burton upon Trent 59 4.0 mi away ⇄
Etwall 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Newchurch (East Staffordshire) 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Oaks Green 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Newton Solney 48 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tutbury a nice place to live?

Tutbury is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Tutbury is 57/100, 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 Tutbury?

Tutbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 123 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tutbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Tutbury are Heath Fields Primary School and Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Tutbury in total.

What are house prices like in Tutbury?

The current median house price in Tutbury is £285,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £350,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 28%. There were 36 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Tutbury in context

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Postcode districts in Tutbury

DE13 53 ⇄

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