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Living in Winster: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Winster scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Environment is where Winster most outperforms the national norm: 79/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 40/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the DE4 postcode district. On environment specifically, Winster sits 11 points above the DE4 district figure of 68/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DE4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
122.6 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 22 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 180% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Oker Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Main Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Lime Kiln Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.361 · PM2.5 6.226 · PM10 10.022 µg/m³
76
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Winster CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital16.5 mi
Royal Derby Hospital16.7 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E17.4 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryDarley Dale Medical Centre2.5 mi
GP capacity782 patients per GP
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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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Derbyshire Dales
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
67.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate49.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired39.3%Student3.4%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.5%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary21.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.6%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership76.8%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Derbyshire Dales · 2026-27
A £1,630
B £1,902
C £2,173
D £2,445
E £2,988
F £3,532
G £4,075
H £4,890
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
13
Matlock 3.4 mi
Matlock Bath 3.7 mi
Cromford 4.3 mi
J28 M1 13.2 mi
J29 M1 13.6 mi
J29 M1 13.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Winster 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

Darley Dale 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bonsall 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Youlgreave 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Rowsley 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Matlock Bath 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Matlock 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Middleton (Derbyshire Dales) 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brassington 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Cromford 52 4.2 mi away ⇄
Wirksworth 55 5.0 mi away ⇄
Tansley 52 5.0 mi away ⇄
Parwich 42 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Winster a nice place to live?

Winster has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Winster is 43/100, 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 Winster?

Winster is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 44 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Winster?

Among the top-rated schools in Winster is Winster CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Winster in total.

Winster in context

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Postcode districts in Winster

DE4 47 ⇄

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