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Living in Whatstandwell: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whatstandwell comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 44/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the DE4 postcode district, Whatstandwell ranks 7th. On healthcare specifically, Whatstandwell sits 17 points above the DE4 district figure of 27/100. Safety (88) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see DE4 postcode district.

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Whatstandwell scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
259 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 39 crimes
↑ 284% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 354% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 141% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sherwood Drive 17 crimes
  2. 2 Main Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Joseph Roe Drive 5 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.544 · PM2.5 6.475 · PM10 11.071 µg/m³
74
Green Space 45
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
33
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good
  • Crich Carr CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Crich Church of England Infant 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
44
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital11.3 mi
Royal Derby Hospital11.8 mi
Queens Medical Centre16 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryCrich Medical Practice0.7 mi
GP capacity1,126 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)90.2%
available across Amber Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
22.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
22.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
86.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed1.6%Retired32%Student2.2%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.5%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary19.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.5%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership78.9%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
35
Whatstandwell 0.3 mi
Ambergate 1.8 mi
Cromford 2.9 mi
J28 M1 7.3 mi
J28 M1 7.7 mi
J27 M1 9.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Whatstandwell 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

Crich 49 0.8 mi away ⇄
Holloway (Amber Valley) 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Fritchley 38 1.4 mi away ⇄
Ambergate 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
South Wingfield 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Cromford 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wessington 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wirksworth 55 3.1 mi away ⇄
Heage 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tansley 52 3.5 mi away ⇄
Matlock Bath 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Middleton (Derbyshire Dales) 53 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whatstandwell a nice place to live?

Whatstandwell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whatstandwell is 48/100, 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 Whatstandwell?

Whatstandwell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 79 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whatstandwell?

Among the top-rated schools in Whatstandwell are Crich Carr CofE Primary School and Crich Church of England Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Whatstandwell in total.

Whatstandwell in context

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Postcode districts in Whatstandwell

DE4 47 ⇄

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