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Eckington South & Renishaw

About

Eckington South & Renishaw is a ward in the north of the district, characterised by its mix of residential and industrial land. The area includes the southern part of Eckington, a former mining village, and the linear settlement of Renishaw, which stretches along the A6135. The landscape here is shaped by past coal mining, with some reclaimed land now used for agriculture and light industry. The ward is bordered by the Rother Valley to the west.

The area contains pockets of woodland and is crossed by several minor waterways feeding into the River Rother. Renishaw is notably home to Renishaw Hall, a historic country house with gardens, which sits within its own estate. Transport links are provided by the main road network, with the M1 motorway running to the east. Housing varies from older terraced homes to more modern developments, reflecting the area's evolution from its industrial past.

Area overview

On average Eckington South & Renishaw has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eckington South & Renishaw is £43,078 per year. There are 4 schools in Eckington South & Renishaw: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Eckington South & Renishaw is home to around 6,159 people, with a population density of about 695.5 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Eckington South & Renishaw Population

6,159

Population density

695.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

37.34(+8%)

Anti-social behaviour

12.34(-27%)

Shoplifting

8.44(-3%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.12(+9%)

Public order

6.01(-13%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

5,847

94.95%

Other White

116

1.88%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.47%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.36%

Chinese

0.34%

Total population: 6,158

Economics

No qualifications

1,223

24.49%

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,086

21.75%

Level 3 (A level)

917

18.36%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

781

15.64%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

562

11.25%

Total 16+ residents: 4,994

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

788

29.25%

Owns outright

696

25.84%

Social rents from council

676

25.09%

Private landlord or letting agency

327

12.14%

Other social rented

126

4.68%

Total households: 2,694

Property prices in Eckington South & Renishaw

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Eckington South & Renishaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £700,000.

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 Eckington South & Renishaw over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	12	£332,500	£181,750	£275,000	£391,250	£415,750
Flats	11	£110,000	£88,475	£98,500	£121,000	£132,500
Semi-Detached	28	£176,250	£94,350	£153,750	£205,000	£292,125
Terraced	11	£150,000	£80,000	£131,500	£202,500	£278,750

10 years median price trend in Eckington South & Renishaw

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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Eckington South & Renishaw

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Eckington South & Renishaw

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