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About

Ashover ward covers a rural area within the North East Derbyshire district, characterised by its villages, farmland, and the River Amber. The landscape is defined by rolling fields and wooded valleys, with settlements like Ashover, Kelstedge, and Woolley scattered throughout. Agriculture remains a visible part of the local economy.

A notable local landmark is the 15th-century Butterley Cross, a market stand in Ashover village. The area's geology is historically significant for its fluorspar and lead mining, with old spoil heaps still dotting parts of the scenery. The ward maintains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere centred around its parish churches and village halls.

Area overview

On average Ashover has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ashover is £54,064 per year. There are 2 schools in Ashover: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ashover is home to around 1,959 people, with a population density of about 50.7 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ashover Population

1,959

Population density

50.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

15.31(-56%)

Anti-social behaviour

6.64(-61%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.59(-38%)

Public order

4.08(-41%)

Burglary

2.55(-23%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

1,881

96.02%

Other White

1.33%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.56%

Other Asian

0.41%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.31%

Total population: 1,959

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

655

38.76%

Level 3 (A level)

277

16.39%

No qualifications

269

15.92%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

238

14.08%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

135

7.99%

Total 16+ residents: 1,690

Housing

Owns outright

458

53.88%

Owns with a mortgage

212

24.94%

Social rents from council

7.88%

Private landlord or letting agency

7.53%

Other social rented

2.82%

Total households: 850

Property prices in Ashover

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £610,000 in Ashover area, with individual transactions ranging from £198,000 up to £1,275,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashover over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	12	£767,500	£373,750	£586,250	£848,250	£1,096,800
Flats	2	£211,500	£199,350	£204,750	£218,250	£223,650
Semi-Detached	3	£317,000	£249,950	£279,750	£461,000	£576,200
Terraced	1	£245,000	£245,000	£245,000	£245,000	£245,000

10 years median price trend in Ashover

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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