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North East Derbyshire

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About

North East Derbyshire is a district in the East Midlands, covering an area of approximately 270 square miles. It lies between the Peak District National Park and the urban areas of Sheffield and Chesterfield. The landscape includes rolling farmland, wooded valleys, and parts of the Peak District’s uplands. The River Rother flows through the district, shaping its geography.

The district includes towns such as Dronfield, Eckington, and Killamarsh, alongside smaller villages like Holmesfield and Barlow. Agriculture and manufacturing have historically been key to the local economy. Transport links include the A61 and M1 motorway, connecting the area to nearby cities. The district also features historic sites, including Sutton Scarsdale Hall and Bolsover Castle.

Area overview

On average North East Derbyshire has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in North East Derbyshire is £39,537 per year. There are 53 schools in North East Derbyshire: 47 primary (2 Outstanding and 35 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North East Derbyshire Population
102,001
Population density
370.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
97,657
95.74%
Other White
1,344
1.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
421
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
372
0.36%
Indian
327
0.32%
Total population: 102,003

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
18,959
41.23%
Owns with a mortgage
13,467
29.28%
Social rents from council
7,020
15.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
3,841
8.35%
Other social rented
1,577
3.43%
Total households: 45,987

Property prices in North East Derbyshire

Based on 1,154 recent sales, the median property price is £237,250 in North East Derbyshire area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North East Derbyshire 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 North East Derbyshire over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached450£335,000
Flats44£121,000
Semi-Detached476£201,250
Terraced184£152,500

10 years median price trend in North East Derbyshire

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North East Derbyshire.

All wards in North East Derbyshire

Ashover

Barlow & Holmesfield

Brampton & Walton

Clay Cross North

Clay Cross South

Coal Aston

Dronfield North

Dronfield South

Dronfield Woodhouse

Eckington North

Eckington South & Renishaw

Gosforth Valley

Grassmoor

Holmewood & Heath

Killamarsh East

Killamarsh West

North Wingfield Central

Pilsley & Morton

Ridgeway & Marsh Lane

Shirland

Sutton

Tupton

Unstone

Wingerworth

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.