Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Derbyshire Dales: a school rated Good within a short walk, Wirksworth (Ecclesbourne Valley Railway) 0.1 miles off, putting roughly 10 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 4FG.
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
- 4 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 5 schools in total
- IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Wirksworth CofE Infant School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
7crimes 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.
- 7 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 2.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
2GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 2 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HANNAGE BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Wirksworth (Ecclesbourne Valley Railway)0.1 mi
14 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.07 mi
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
13green spaces
- Rural town or fringe
- 9.3 ha total
- largest park 4.9 ha (0.16 mi away)
Nearest: Cemetery (0.19 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
2shops & libraries
- 1 supermarket within 2 mi
- Central England Co-operative
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Co-op Petrol Harrison Drv — 0.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near DE4 4FG.
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 4FG
DE4 4FG scores 82/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and green space — with only 7 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 4FG is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 22,198 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 low (IMD housing decile 9/10).
There are 5 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Good. The nearest school is Wirksworth CofE Infant School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 7 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HANNAGE BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
