Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Amber Valley: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around DE56 0LA.
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
- 7 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 14 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: Kilburn Infant and Nursery School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
12crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 8.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
1GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 GP, pharmacy 0.7 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ARTHUR MEDICAL CENTRE — 1.0 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 29 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- Rural town or fringe
- 5.3 ha total
- largest park 1.5 ha (0.15 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (500 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
5shops & libraries
- 5 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Central England Co-operative, Morrisons, The Co-operative Group, Tesco
- nearest 0.7 mi
Nearest: Co-op Horsley Main Street — 0.7 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near DE56 0LA.
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 DE56.
Average sold price by property type across the DE56 district, 2021–2026.
About DE56 0LA
DE56 0LA scores 69/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and green space — with only 12 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, DE56 0LA is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 10,075 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 14 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Good. The nearest school is Kilburn Infant and Nursery School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 12 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ARTHUR MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.7 mi away.
