Heage & Ambergate

Heage & Ambergate ward lies in the Amber Valley district, characterised by a mix of residential villages and rural landscapes. The area includes the historic village of Heage with its prominent six-sailed windmill, a notable local landmark. Ambergate sits at the confluence of the River Derwent and River Amber, giving the wider valley its name. The ward's topography features rolling countryside and sections of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, reflecting its industrial past.

The settlement pattern is linear, following the A610 road and the Derwent Valley railway line, which provide key transport links. Land use is a combination of housing, agriculture, and pockets of woodland. The Cromford Canal runs through the area, and the Ambergate Reservoirs are a significant local water feature. The ward's identity is shaped by its position within the valley, its historical connections to milling, and its ongoing role as a collection of commuter villages.