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Tissington, Derbyshire

East Midlands · Population 192 · 0.6 sq miles

Avg House Price
£385,000
Schools Rated Good+
100%
Crime vs National
Well below average
Avg Broadband
28 Mbps
Nearest GP
4.8 miles

Tissington is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt estate villages in the Peak District — a tiny Derbyshire hamlet of just 192 people whose perfect Norman church, Jacobean hall, duck pond and stone cottages have been managed as a single estate by the FitzHerbert family since the 11th century. Tissington is the birthplace of well dressing — the elaborate decoration of the village's five wells with biblical pictures made from flower petals pressed into clay. The Well Dressing Festival on Ascension Day is one of the most distinctive folk traditions in England.


The Tissington Trail — a 13-mile cycling and walking trail along a former railway line — passes through, giving access to the spectacular limestone scenery of the White Peak. Dovedale (one of the most visited dales in the Peak District) is just 2 miles west.

Data last updated: June 2026 · Sources: ONS, Land Registry, Ofsted, Police.uk, Ofcom, NHS Digital
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Housing & Property Prices

HM Land Registry
Average Price
£385,000
All property types
Detached
£562,000
Average sold price
Semi-detached
£342,000
Average sold price
Terraced
£278,000
Average sold price
Flat / Maisonette
£188,000
Average sold price
Annual Change
+3.0%
vs previous year
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Schools & Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted
Outstanding
0
schools
Good
1
schools
Requires Improvement
0
schools
Inadequate
0
schools
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Crime Statistics

Police.uk
Crime Rate
6
per 1,000 residents
vs National Avg
Well below average
England & Wales
Most Common
Anti-social behaviour
crime category
Anti-social behaviour
2
Violence & sexual
1
Burglary
0
Vehicle crime
1
Shoplifting
0
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Broadband & Connectivity

Ofcom
Average Download
28 Mbps
median speed
Superfast Coverage
58%
30 Mbps+
Ultrafast Coverage
10%
100 Mbps+
Full Fibre (FTTP)
4%
premises
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Health & NHS Access

NHS Digital
Nearest GP Surgery
Ashbourne Medical Practice
4.8 miles away
NHS Trust
Derbyshire Community Health Services
responsible trust
Nearest Hospital
Royal Derby Hospital
18.4 miles
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Environment & Green Space

DEFRA / ONS
Air Quality Index
Good
annual average
Green Space
88%
of local area
Flood Risk
Low
Environment Agency
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Transport & Connectivity

DfT / National Rail
Nearest Station
Uttoxeter Railway Station
14.4 miles
To London
2h 20m (via Derby)
approx by rail
Nearest Motorway
A515
0.4 miles
Nearest Airport
East Midlands Airport
28 miles
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Tissington at a Glance — Area Scorecard

TownData.co.uk
Overall
9.0
Excellent
Family Life
9.0
Excellent
Schools
9.0
Excellent
Transport
3.0
Poor
Nightlife
1.0
Poor
Value for Money
7.0
Very Good
Safety
10.0
Excellent
Green Space
10.0
Excellent

Scores calculated from official data sources including ONS, Police.uk, Ofsted and Ofcom. Rated out of 10.

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Who is Tissington Good For?

TownData.co.uk
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Families
✅ Great for families
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Commuters
❌ Poor transport links
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Students
❌ Limited student life
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Retirees
✅ Peaceful & well-served
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Young Professionals
❌ Limited for young pros
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First-Time Buyers
⚡ Moderate affordability
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Outdoor Lovers
✅ Excellent green space
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Nightlife Seekers
❌ Better options elsewhere
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Things to Do & Local Attractions

VisitBritain
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    Well Dressing Festival
    England's most ancient folk tradition, born in Tissington in 1349 — five wells decorated with elaborate biblical pictures made from flower petals and seeds on Ascension Day.
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    Tissington Trail
    A 13-mile cycling and walking trail along a former railway line connecting Tissington to Ashbourne — easy gradients through spectacular White Peak limestone scenery.
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    Dovedale & Stepping Stones
    2 miles west, Dovedale is one of England's most beautiful limestone valleys — the Stepping Stones and gorge walks are among the most visited features in the Peak District.
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    Tissington Hall
    The Jacobean manor house at the heart of the village, home to the FitzHerbert family since the 11th century. Open on selected days for garden and house tours.
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    White Peak Wildlife
    The limestone plateau around Tissington is home to skylarks, lapwings, hares, roe deer and in the dale bottoms, dippers and kingfishers along the River Dove.
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Nearby Towns & Villages

ONS / Ordnance Survey
Ashbourne
4.8 miles south
Matlock
12.4 miles north-east
Bakewell
12.8 miles north
Hartington
5.8 miles north
Alstonefield
4.4 miles north-west
Dovedale
2.8 miles west
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Weather & Climate

Met Office
Jan
5°C
Feb
5°C
Mar
8°C
Apr
10°C
May
13°C
Jun
16°C
Jul
18°C
Aug
18°C
Sep
15°C
Oct
11°C
Nov
7°C
Dec
5°C
Annual Rainfall
780mm
mm per year
Sunshine Hours
1440 hrs
per year
Warmest Month
July/Aug
avg high 19°C
Coldest Month
January
avg low 0°C
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tissington a nice place to live?
Tissington is a settlement in Derbyshire. It has 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, average house prices of £385,000, and crime that is well below average the national average. Use the sections above to explore the full data profile.
What is the average house price in Tissington?
The average house price in Tissington is £385,000 according to HM Land Registry. This covers all property types. See the housing section above for a full breakdown by property type and annual price change.
Is Tissington safe to live in?
Tissington's crime rate is well below average the national average. See the crime section above for a full breakdown by category.
What are the schools like in Tissington?
100% of schools in Tissington are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. See the schools section above for a full list with individual Ofsted ratings.
How fast is broadband in Tissington?
Average broadband download speeds in Tissington are 28 Mbps according to Ofcom. See the broadband section above for superfast and full-fibre coverage figures.

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