Town Pop. 2,936

Living in Willington (South Derbyshire): Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Willington (South Derbyshire) scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 91/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the DE65 postcode district, Willington (South Derbyshire) ranks 2nd.

Its broadband score runs 44 points above the DE65 district's 47/100. On the national picture that lands Willington (South Derbyshire) in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see DE65 postcode district.

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Willington (South Derbyshire) scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
70.5 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 84 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Public order 29 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Vehicle crime 21 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Other theft 17 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 47 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 21 crimes
  3. 3 Twyford Close 9 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 8.4 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
71
Green Space 24
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
27
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Findern Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Willington 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
45
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital4 mi
Queens Medical Centre16.2 mi
Good Hope Hospital22 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,237 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)89.7%
available across South Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 59 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed1.6%Retired30.2%Student2.9%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.4%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary24%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.9%Apprenticeship8.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership84.1%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax South Derbyshire · 2026-27
A £1,560
B £1,820
C £2,080
D £2,340
E £2,860
F £3,380
G £3,900
H £4,680
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
48
Willington 0.2 mi
Peartree 4.8 mi
Burton-on-Trent 4.8 mi
J24A M1 10.8 mi
J24 M1 10.9 mi
J23A M1 10.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £321,750 24
Detached £350,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£252k £317k £384k £448k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Repton 43 1.2 mi away ⇄
Findern 55 1.4 mi away ⇄
Egginton 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Newton Solney 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Foremark 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Etwall 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Stretton (East Staffordshire) 61 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hilton (South Derbyshire) 63 3.2 mi away ⇄
Barrow upon Trent 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Rolleston on Dove 57 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ticknall 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Stanton by Bridge 47 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Willington (South Derbyshire) a nice place to live?

Willington (South Derbyshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Willington (South Derbyshire) is 56/100, 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 Willington (South Derbyshire)?

Willington (South Derbyshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 207 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Willington (South Derbyshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Willington (South Derbyshire) are Findern Primary School and Willington Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Willington (South Derbyshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Willington (South Derbyshire)?

The current median house price in Willington (South Derbyshire) is £321,750, around 13% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £350,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Willington (South Derbyshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Willington (South Derbyshire)

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