Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of South Derbyshire: a school rated Outstanding 0.8 miles away, roughly 6 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around DE23 3UX.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
2Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 16 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 24 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Griffe Field Primary School (Outstanding) — 0.8 mi
Is it safe?
14crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 14 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 7.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
4GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 4 GP, 5 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HOLLYBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 13 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
5green spaces
- Rural town or fringe
- rural
- open countryside (5 ha total
- no proper park nearby)
Nearest: Playground (0.19 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
16shops & libraries
- 13 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Central England Co-operative, Aldi, Tesco, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 1.3 mi
Nearest: Co-op Tutbury Road — 0.2 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near DE23 3UX.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in DE23.
Average sold price by property type across the DE23 district, 2021–2026.
About DE23 3UX
DE23 3UX scores 89/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and healthcare — with Highfields Spencer Academy 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DE23 3UX is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 30,029 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 24 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 12 rated Good. The nearest school is Highfields Spencer Academy, 0.2 mi away.
There were 14 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 4 GP surgeries and 5 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HOLLYBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
