About Foston

Foston is a small village located in Derbyshire, England, within the postcode area DE65. The village features a mix of residential homes and open countryside, providing a peaceful environment for its residents. Foston is primarily a rural community, with local amenities catering to the needs of its inhabitants. The surrounding area offers opportunities for outdoor activities, including walking and cycling along the scenic routes nearby. Foston is well-connected to larger towns, making it convenient for those who wish to explore more extensive facilities while enjoying the benefits of village life. The village is also close to the River Dove, which adds to the natural appeal of the region.

School Ratings in Foston

Families in Foston have access to 18 local schools. A further 7 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Foston

Homes sell for an average of £281K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £360K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Foston

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Other crime is the leading concern across Foston, with 4 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Foston

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Foston among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Foston

Foston benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,754 sales

Average Price £281K
£2K — £14.28M
Detached £360K 2,036
Semi £219K 1,457
Terraced £195K 787
Flat £105K 335

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

14 Primary
4 Other
Sudbury Primary School Primary 1.5 miles Church Broughton CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.9 miles Heath Fields Primary School Primary Good 2 miles Wellbrook School 2.1 miles Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy Primary Good 2.5 miles St Augustine's CofE Academy Primary Good 2.6 miles St. Peter's Church of England First School Primary 3.1 miles Hilton Spencer Academy Primary 3.9 miles John of Rolleston Primary School Primary 4.1 miles Doveridge Primary School Primary Good 4.2 miles The Mosley Academy Primary 4.2 miles The Mease Spencer Academy Primary Good 4.3 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Foston IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Foston experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
7/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
8/10
5,559 Children (0-15) 19%
18,159 Working Age 62%
7,206 Older (60+) 25%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 16.2% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 8.3% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Foston 44 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Foston are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

29 Violence & Sexual Offences
4 Other Crime
3 Criminal Damage & Arson
2 Anti-Social Behaviour
2 Other Theft
2 Public Order
1 Robbery
1 Shoplifting
Local Policing
Derbyshire Etwall, Hatton and Hilton Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 3 stations

Tutbury And Hatton Train Station 2.1 miles
Uttoxeter Train Station 5.6 miles
Burton-On-Trent Train Station 6.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Scropton 0.9 miles Aston 1.2 miles Sudbury 1.4 miles Heathtop 1.4 miles Coton in the Clay 1.8 miles Church Broughton 1.8 miles Sapperton 1.9 miles Fauld 1.9 miles Hatton 2 miles Oaks Green 2.2 miles Tutbury 2.2 miles Owen's Bank 2.2 miles

Local Government

District South Derbyshire
County Derbyshire
Ward Hilton
Constituency South Derbyshire
Parish Hilton
Region East Midlands

Streets in DE65 30 shown View all streets

A50 1 A5132 1 A516 1 Aire Close 1 Alders Brook 1 Aldersley Close 1 Appletree Road 2 Arkwright Way 4 Arnfield Drive 1 Arthur Close 1 Ash Lane 1 Ash View Close 1 Ashbourne Road 1 Askew Grove 3 Astley Gardens 1 Auden Close 1 Aults Close 1 Avocet Drive 2 Avon Way 3 Back Lane 2 Badway Lane 1 Bakeacre Lane 1 Balmoral Way 1 Bancroft Close 1 Bargate Lane 1 Barn Close 1 Beech Avenue 1 Beech Drive 1 Belfield Road 5 Bent Lane 1

Postcodes in DE65 50 shown View all postcodes

DE65 5AA DE65 5AB DE65 5AD DE65 5AE DE65 5AF DE65 5AG DE65 5AH DE65 5AJ DE65 5AL DE65 5AN DE65 5AP DE65 5AQ DE65 5AR DE65 5AS DE65 5AT DE65 5AU DE65 5AW DE65 5AX DE65 5AY DE65 5AZ DE65 5BA DE65 5BB DE65 5BD DE65 5BE DE65 5BG DE65 5BH DE65 5BJ DE65 5BL DE65 5BN DE65 5BP DE65 5BQ DE65 5BS DE65 5BT DE65 5BU DE65 5BX DE65 5BY DE65 5BZ DE65 5DA DE65 5DB DE65 5DD DE65 5DE DE65 5DF DE65 5DG DE65 5DH DE65 5DJ DE65 5DL DE65 5DN DE65 5DP DE65 5DQ DE65 5DR