Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Derbyshire Dales: a school rated Good within a short walk, Darley Dale (Peak Rail) 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 7 km² 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 DE4 2GL.
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?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 6 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 6 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
4crimes 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.
- 4 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
2GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 GP, 1 hospital, 1 dentist, pharmacy 1.0 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CREDAS MEDICAL — 0.6 mi
Can I get to work?
Darley Dale (Peak Rail)0.4 mi
9 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.10 mi
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
15green spaces
- 16.6 ha total
- largest park 6.1 ha (0.35 mi away)
Nearest: St Helen's Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
3shops & libraries
- 3 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Spar
- nearest 0.6 mi
Nearest: Co-op Darley Dale - Station Road — 0.6 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near DE4 2GL.
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 DE4.
Average sold price by property type across the DE4 district, 2021–2026.
About DE4 2GL
DE4 2GL scores 77/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and green space — with only 4 crimes reported on the surrounding streets last month. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DE4 2GL is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 17,392 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).
There are 6 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 5 rated Good. The nearest school is Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 4 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery, 1 hospital and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CREDAS MEDICAL, 0.6 mi away. The nearest hospital is WHITWORTH HOSPITAL, 1.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 1.0 mi away.
