Area Guide – Derby (DE)

Living in Derby (DE)

Crime levels in Derby (DE) are above the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, multiple rail stations serve the area. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Derby (DE)

Is Derby (DE) a good place to live?

Derby (DE) has crime levels above the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and rail stations serving the area.

Are there good schools in Derby (DE)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 3 Outstanding, 16 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Derby (DE)?

Air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Above England average (91 vs 71 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 3 Outstanding, 16 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Castle Nursery School	Nursery	Not rated	0.3 mi
Landau Forte College	Secondary	Outstanding	0.3 mi
Castleward Spencer Academy	Primary	Outstanding	0.5 mi
Becket Primary School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
Central Community Nursery School	Nursery	Good	0.6 mi
St James' Church of England Aided Infant School	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Derby	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Derby College	16 plus	Not rated	0.7 mi
Derby Cathedral School	Secondary	Good	0.7 mi
Rosehill Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Beechwood Nursery School	Nursery	Not rated	0.8 mi
Derwent Primary School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Derwent Community School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Whitecross Nursery School	Nursery	Outstanding	0.8 mi
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Ashgate Nursery School	Nursery	Good	0.8 mi
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Derby St Chad's CofE (VC) Nursery and Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
UTC Derby Pride Park	Secondary	Good	0.9 mi
Ashgate Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Ashgate Primary School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Ashgate Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Firs Estate Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Firs Primary School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Derby Manufacturing UTC	Secondary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Stonehill Nursery School	Nursery	Good	1.0 mi
Arboretum Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Markeaton Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Zaytouna Primary School	Primary	Good	1.1 mi

directions_railway Transport 2 rail stations within 2 miles of the area centre

Station	Distance
Derby Rail Station	0.6 mi
Peartree Rail Station	1.8 mi

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 61 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
PRIMARY HEALTHCARE DERBY	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
BREAKOUT YP SUBSTANCE MISUSE SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
MACKLIN STREET SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
MID HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
DERBY CITY NORTH PRIMARY CARE LTD	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
WILSON STREET SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
HORIZON HEALTHCARE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
HORIZON HEALTHCARE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
DHCFT HEALTH VISITING	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
CYP NEURODEVELOPMENTAL SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
FRIAR GATE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
DERWENT MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
UHDB IMPACT RESPIRATORY SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
INTEGRATED DIABETES SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
VERNON STREET MEDICAL CTR	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
GREATER DERBY PCN HUB	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
THE VERNON STREET SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
DERBY UTC	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
DERBY URGENT TREATMENT CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
MIDLAND HOUSE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
MIDLAND HOUSE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
MIDLAND HOUSE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
CAMHS	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
DERWENT VALLEY M P - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
ST ANDREW'S HOUSE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
ANS	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
DHU HEALTH CARE CIC OOH	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
VIRTUAL WARD SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
DIGITAL DISCHARGE SERVICE DHU	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
NHS 111 OOH	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
OSMASTON SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
LLR DIGITAL CONSULTATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
DERBY FAMILY MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
PEARTREE MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
CYGNET HOSPITAL DERBY - BCSS INPATIENT UNIT	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
MAYFIELD ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
PARM MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
ST THOMAS ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
PEAR TREE PHARMACY	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
LISTER HOUSE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
LISTER HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
CHILD & FAMILY COMMUNITY PAEDIATRICIANS	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
DHCFT MH CENTRAL SERVICES	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
DHCFT OA COMM MH SERVICES	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
URGENT CARE AND CRISIS MH SERVICES	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
DHCFT WAA COMM MH SERVICES	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
PARK FARM SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
PARK FARM MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
THE LANES MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
THE PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
TADDINGTON ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
SOUTH DERBYSHIRE BOWEL CANCER SCREENING CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
COMMUNITY NMPS	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
SOUTH DERBYSHIRE PALLIATIVE CARE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
THE SURGERY (MACKWORTH)	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
VILLAGE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
VILLAGE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
MACKWORTH SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
THE SURGERY (MACKWORTH)	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
ROYAL DERBY HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	1.8 mi