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Takeaways| Council | South Derbyshire |
| Crime Rate | High for an East Midlands village 17% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment🏠 Homeowner Families |
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The average house price in Foston is £320,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Foston house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Foston a nice place to live?
Foston is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Derbyshire. It particularly appeals to homeowner families. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Foston?
Foston has a high crime rate for an East Midlands village, with around 88 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 17% above the national average, and 22% above the Derbyshire average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population. The comparison is stabilised for a small population. Most incidents are concentrated around a single location. A large communal population affects the rate.
What are the best schools in Foston?
Foston has 4 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include Heath Fields Primary School, Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy, St Augustine's CofE Academy. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Foston?
The majority of residents in Foston identify as White (British) (90%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (96%). The most common religion is Christian (57%).