Town Pop. 4,364

Living in Woodville: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Woodville comes out at 60/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 56/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 39/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Woodville places 2nd of 5 in the DE11 postcode district. That is 10 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (94). Wider context for the surrounding area: DE11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
137 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 284 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 76 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 62 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Public order 32 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Burglary 31 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
other 113 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Field View 41 crimes
  2. 2 Lincoln Way 37 crimes
  3. 3 Truro Close 34 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 7.2 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
71
Green Space 70
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
40
9 schools in area · 23 within 4km
6Good2Inadequate1Ungraded
  • Albert Village Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Belmont Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Eureka Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hartshorne CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St George's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Three Trees CofE Junior AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Inadequate
  • Three Trees Infant AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Inadequate
  • Granville AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    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
43
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital9 mi
Good Hope Hospital17.4 mi
Queens Medical Centre18 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodville Surgery0.3 mi
GP capacity1,736 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)89.7%
available across South Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 164 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate59.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.7%Unemployed2.8%Retired22.8%Student2.9%Other inactive11.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.8%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary34.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.7%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership72.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
54
Burton-on-Trent 5.3 mi
Willington 6 mi
Tutbury and Hatton 9.1 mi
J11 M42 5.3 mi
J11 M42 5.9 mi
J23A M1 9.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 11
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £202,475 66
Detached £313,500 18
Semi-detached £189,950 29
Terraced £180,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£148k £206k £265k £323k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Blackfordby 54 1.0 mi away ⇄
Hartshorne 50 1.2 mi away ⇄
Swadlincote 61 1.5 mi away ⇄
Moira 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Overseal and Castle Gresley 54 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ashby-de-la-Zouch 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Linton (South Derbyshire) 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Donisthorpe 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ticknall 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Oakthorpe 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Packington 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Netherseal 36 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodville a nice place to live?

Woodville is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Woodville is 60/100, 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 Woodville?

Woodville is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 598 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woodville?

Among the top-rated schools in Woodville are Albert Village Primary School, Belmont Primary School and Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Woodville in total.

What are house prices like in Woodville?

The current median house price in Woodville is £202,475, around 29% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £313,500, semi-detached £189,950, terraced £180,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 66 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Woodville in context

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Postcode districts in Woodville

DE11 61 ⇄

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