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Area guide · Amber Valley

Living in Duffield

A snapshot of life in Duffield, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Duffield is a village in Amber Valley, East Midlands with a population of 4,691. The average house price is £492,681 and the overall crime rate is 66.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Duffield ranks

Population

4,691

Avg House Price

£492,681

Crime Rate

66.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

339 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,607.7

Median Age

47.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Duffield's detached homes (£594,556) command roughly 2.2× the price of a flat (£272,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Duffield prices have risen 45% over the last 9 years (£339,481 → £492,681).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£594,556	£520,000	39
Semi-Detached	£381,927	£395,000	11
Terraced	£290,727	£230,000	11
Flat	£272,000	£280,000	5

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Duffield is 66.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Duffield: violent crime (45% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Duffield the Meadows Primary School	Primary	No rating available
The Ecclesbourne School	Secondary	Good
William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Duffield averages 339 Mbps — 239% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Duffield homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 50.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	67.8
% Rated C or Above	50.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,332

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,691
Median Age	47.1
Median Household Income	£30,607.7
Employment Rate	56.8%
Owner Occupied	71.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Duffield?

The average house price in Duffield is £492,681 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Duffield?

The most affordable entry point in Duffield is a flat, with an average price of £272,000.

Is Duffield a safe place to live?

Duffield has a recorded crime rate of 66.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Duffield?

Duffield has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Duffield?

Average broadband download speeds in Duffield are around 339 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.3% of premises.

How big is Duffield?

Duffield is a settlement in Amber Valley with a population of approximately 4,691.

Most compared with

How does Duffield stack up against its neighbours?

Alfreton

Duffield

House price: £240,964 · £492,681
Crime rate: 66.3 · 66.3
Distance: 8.8 mi

Annesley Woodhouse

Duffield

House price: £232,889 · £492,681
Crime rate: 80.2 · 66.3
Distance: 11.8 mi

Ashbourne

Duffield

House price: £449,634 · £492,681
Crime rate: 45.1 · 66.3
Distance: 9.7 mi

Beeston (Broxtowe)

Duffield

House price: £320,616 · £492,681
Crime rate: N/A · 66.3
Distance: 12.0 mi

Belper

Duffield

House price: £290,909 · £492,681
Crime rate: 66.4 · 66.3
Distance: 2.7 mi

Borrowash

Duffield

House price: £273,570 · £492,681
Crime rate: 71.8 · 66.3
Distance: 7.2 mi

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