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Eckington North

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About

Eckington North is a predominantly residential ward located on the western edge of the town of Eckington. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including post-war estates and older terraced homes. It is bordered by open countryside and farmland to the north and west, providing a rural edge. The local landscape is gently rolling, with several small streams and green spaces integrated within the neighbourhoods.

The ward contains Eckington's main leisure centre and swimming pool, serving as a community hub. A notable local feature is the historical association with the Sitwell family, whose ancestral home, Renishaw Hall, lies just outside the ward's boundary to the east. Daily life centres around local schools, shops along the main roads, and good transport links to Sheffield and Chesterfield.

Area overview

On average Eckington North has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eckington North is £44,340 per year. There are 3 schools in Eckington North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Eckington North is home to around 3,939 people, with a population density of about 1,221.1 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eckington North Population
3,939
Population density
1,221.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.2(+81%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.67(+64%)
Public order
13.96(+102%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.9(+33%)
Other theft
6.85(+20%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,753
95.3%
Other White
44
1.12%
Other Asian
37
0.94%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
18
0.46%
Irish
15
0.38%
Total population: 3,938

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
818
24.41%
No qualifications
672
20.05%
Level 3 (A level)
611
18.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
483
14.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
382
11.4%
Total 16+ residents: 3,351

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
796
42.14%
Owns with a mortgage
527
27.9%
Social rents from council
253
13.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
220
11.65%
Other social rented
51
2.7%
Total households: 1,889

Property prices in Eckington North

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£247
Sales (last 12 months)44
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £261K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £247 per square foot) in Eckington North area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,500 up to £390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eckington North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£273,750£277
Semi-Detached15£166,000£238
Terraced8£153,000£220
Flats3£138,000£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eckington North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eckington North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£69,950£127,500£97,000
2017£200,000£72,000£125,750£109,000
2018£200,000£68,000£146,000£112,000
2019£216,000£73,000£132,500£121,500
2020£230,000£75,250£140,000£128,750
2021£240,000£103,475£152,125£125,250
2022£304,750£85,000£170,000£136,500
2023£280,000£90,000£171,500£145,000
2024£260,000£91,000£172,500£145,000
2025£250,000£125,000£167,000£156,000
2026£260,000£138,000£220,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eckington North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eckington North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£214£139£158£137
2017£209£158£200£167
2018£222£165£188£182
2019£207£165£176£175
2020£213£190£200£163
2021£252£164£185£180
2022£269£190£221£209
2023£276£239£242£234
2024£286£180£248£218
2025£287£202£243£217
2026£260£210£222£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eckington North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Eckington North in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Eckington North

Is Eckington North safe?

Eckington North records about 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Eckington North?

The median sale price in Eckington North is £210,000 (about £247 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Eckington North?

Eckington North has 2 primary schools (1 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Eckington North?

Eckington North scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Eckington North sits around rank 21,059 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Eckington North?

The average household income in Eckington North is around £44,340 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Eckington North?

Eckington North is represented by 2 elected councillors: Christine Ann Gare (Labour Party) and Richard Alan Beech (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Eckington North

S214LE

West Street

S214JZ

Ravencar Road

S214GR

Staniforth Avenue

S214EF

Littlemoor

S214FY

Stead Street

S214ES

Osmund Road

S214GE

Wulfric Road

S214ET

Osmund Road

S214GB

West Street

S214AH

Ashmore Avenue

S214EP

Mill Road

S214BH

Church Street

S214AW

Cary Road

S214FL

School Street

S214AU

Camms Close

S214DN

High Street

S214GS

Springfield Close

S214FR

Sitwell Street

S214BF

Penny Engine Lane

S214GQ

Staniforth Avenue

S214AY

Castle Hill

S214AX

Castle Hill

S214LB

West Street

S214JR

Ravencar Road

S214GN

Dronfield Road

S214HS

Kestrel Drive

S214DR

High Street

S214FF

Randall Street

S214HH

Martin Rise

S214DT

Idas Road

S214DZ

Lady Bank View

S214FQ

Sitwell Street

S214GU

Hayfield View

S214GX

Greenhall Road

S214GT

Pasture Grove

S214BP

Darcy Road

S214GG

Hunsdon

S214FP

Sheffield Road

S214HP

Hawksway

S214BJ

Castle Hill Close

S214HJ

Martin Court

S214AZ

Castle View

S214HL

Pipworth Lane

S214HT

Sandown Close

S214HA

Moss Rise Place

S214DY

White Hart Corner

S214LT

Eckington North

S214LP

Sheffield Road

S214DQ

High Street

S214GL

Rectory Close

S214BN

Darcy Road

S214EX

Pinfold Street

S214JH

Market Street

S214BX

Fenton Street

S214JA

Aintree Avenue

S214HZ

Watermeade

S214HF

Fern Way

S214LS

Oak View

S214HQ

Partridge Close

S214LN

Rotherside Road

S214FZ

West End View

S214JW

West Street

S214JS

Ravencar Road

S214HG

Fernbank Drive

S214JL

Ravencar Road

S214EH

Market Street

S214JN

Ravencar Road

S214GZ

Broomhill Close

S214YF

Stead Mews

S214EY

Pipworth Lane

S214GP

Highwood Place

S214EL

Marsh View

S214GY

Green Chase

S214JE

Ravencar Road

S214AL

Roundhill Cottages

S214BD

Chesterfield Road

S214HE

Fern Close

S214HR

Curlew Avenue

S214AS

Billam Street

S214AR

Berry Avenue

S214BQ

Dronfield Road

S214AT

Bolehill Lane

S214JT

High Street

S214FH

Rotherham Road

S214GW

Greenfields

S214BR

Dronfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.