Town Pop. 4,377

Living in Wirksworth: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wirksworth comes out at 55/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Wirksworth most outperforms the national norm: 36/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the DE4 postcode district scores higher. Wirksworth leads all 14.

The DE4 district averages 47/100, putting Wirksworth 8 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Wirksworth sits 9 points above the DE4 district figure of 27/100. Safety (89) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DE4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
78.1 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 138 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 64 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 42 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 51 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stafford Crescent 33 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 31 crimes
  3. 3 The Lanes 13 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10 µg/m³
75
Green Space 63
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
34
5 schools in area · 7 within 4km
4Good1Ungraded
  • Cromford Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Middleton Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Wirksworth CofE Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Wirksworth Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Anthony Gell SchoolSecondary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital11.2 mi
Kings Mill Hospital14 mi
Queens Medical Centre18.2 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,228 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
73
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Derbyshire Dales
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 105 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired32.9%Student2.9%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.6%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary25.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.3%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership72%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
38
Cromford 2.3 mi
Whatstandwell 2.9 mi
Matlock Bath 2.9 mi
J28 M1 10.4 mi
J28 M1 10.8 mi
J27 M1 12.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 12
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 41
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £280,000 44
Detached £445,000 18
Semi-detached £245,000 10
Terraced £216,750 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£188k £276k £368k £456k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Middleton (Derbyshire Dales) 53 1.3 mi away ⇄
Cromford 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bonsall 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Matlock Bath 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Kirk Ireton 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Holloway (Amber Valley) 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Whatstandwell 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Brassington 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Crich 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Matlock 51 4.2 mi away ⇄
Tansley 52 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ambergate 46 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wirksworth a nice place to live?

Wirksworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wirksworth is 55/100, 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 Wirksworth?

Wirksworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 342 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wirksworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Wirksworth are Cromford Church of England Primary School, Middleton Community Primary School and Wirksworth CofE Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Wirksworth in total.

What are house prices like in Wirksworth?

The current median house price in Wirksworth is £280,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £445,000, semi-detached £245,000, terraced £216,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 31%. There were 44 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wirksworth in context

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Postcode districts in Wirksworth

DE4 47 ⇄

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