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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 40 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ashover Population
1,959
Population density
50.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.89(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.13(-63%)
Public order
5.62(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.59(-38%)
Other theft
3.57(-38%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,881
96.02%
Other White
26
1.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
0.56%
Other Asian
8
0.41%
Irish
6
0.31%
Total population: 1,959

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

Owns outright
458
53.88%
Owns with a mortgage
212
24.94%
Social rents from council
67
7.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
64
7.53%
Other social rented
24
2.82%
Total households: 850

Property prices in Ashover

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £516,875 in Ashover area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £1,275,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ashover in the 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£715,000
Semi-Detached6£437,500
Terraced4£402,500

10 years median price trend in Ashover

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashover.

All postcodes in Ashover

S450LG

Bath Lane

S450AT

Chapel Hill

S450DU

The Causeway

S450JD

Uppertown

S450EY

Fallgate

S450LJ

Matlock Road

S450EB

Amber Lane

S450JS

Allen Lane

S450AB

Church Street

S450AQ

Moor Road

S450BB

Milken Lane

S450DT

Ashover Road

S426AX

Long Lane

S450BP

Yew Tree Close

S450BT

Pudding Bag Lane

S426AN

Press Lane

S426AY

Northedge

S450AY

The Barley Close

S450JT

Holestone Gate Road

S450LS

Uppertown

S450HT

Greenfield Lane

S426AS

Brownhill Lane

S450BY

Hillside

S426AW

Alton Hill

S450AL

Malthouse Lane

S450EL

Ashover

S450JY

Highoredish

S450DH

Alicehead Road

S450HD

Dark Lane

S450DS

Westedge Close

S450ED

Amber Lane

S450BW

Eastwood Lane

S450BL

Ashover Road

S450DJ

Pear Tree Fold

DE45PW

Lickpenny Lane

S450EZ

Gynn Lane

S426AH

Press Lane

S450ET

Dicklant Lane

S450BE

Alton Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.