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What's it like to live in Derby?

An overview of Derby around DE1 2AFschools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from official UK data.

DerbyBuilt on official UK data

Overall area score

31/ 100

Lower

A summary of the topics below. Always read the detail — one strong or weak section can move the overall figure.

How Derby scores

Each score summarises official data for that topic, out of 100. Sections we don't yet have data for are left out rather than shown as zero.

Schools

80/ 100

Excellent

Environment

34/ 100

Lower

Health

8/ 100

Lower

What's around Derby

Counts and nearest examples within the local area, from official UK datasets.

Schools

  • Schools nearby20
  • Rated Outstanding3
  • Rated Good12
  • Closest: Landau Forte College · Secondary · Ofsted Outstanding

Health & NHS

  • GP surgeries3nearest Wilson Street Surgery
  • Dentists3nearest Derby House Dental Practice
  • Pharmacies3nearest Superdrug Pharmacy
  • Hospitals3nearest Derbyshire Royal Infirmary Resource Centre

Getting around

  • Bus stops3nearest St Chads Road · 0.9 miles
  • Train stations1nearest Peartree · 1.6 miles
  • Tram stops1nearest Crich Town End · 12 miles

Everyday amenities

  • Food shops4nearest Poundstretcher · 10 m
  • Restaurants & cafés4nearest Bus stop · 10 m
  • Pubs & bars4nearest Metro Bar · 90 m
  • Parks & green spaces3nearest Riverside Gardens · 160 m
  • Banks & ATMs3nearest Co-op Bank Derby · 20 m

Local context

Environmental and civic details recorded for Derby in public datasets.

Air quality
Moderate
Green space
Low
Ward
Arboretum
Council
Derby
MP
Baggy Shanker
Listed buildings within 500 m
94

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Figures are compiled from official public UK datasets and describe the area around DE1 2AF. They are for general information only and are not legal, financial, planning or surveying advice — always carry out your own due diligence.