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South Derbyshire

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About

South Derbyshire is a district in the East Midlands, covering an area of approximately 338 square kilometres. It borders Staffordshire to the west and Leicestershire to the east, with the River Trent forming part of its northern boundary. The district includes towns like Swadlincote, Melbourne, and Repton, alongside rural villages and farmland. Its landscape features a mix of rolling countryside, woodland, and historic sites.

The area is known for its industrial heritage, particularly coal mining and pottery production, which shaped its development. Today, South Derbyshire has a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism. Key attractions include Calke Abbey, the National Forest, and the Trent and Mersey Canal. The district offers a blend of urban and rural living, with good transport links to Derby and Birmingham.

Area overview

On average South Derbyshire has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in South Derbyshire is £44,789 per year. There are 56 schools in South Derbyshire: 42 primary (1 Outstanding and 31 Good) and 4 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Derbyshire Population
107,208
Population density
317.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
96,634
90.14%
Other White
2,643
2.47%
Indian
2,630
2.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
786
0.73%
Other
652
0.61%
Total population: 107,206

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
17,321
38.29%
Owns outright
16,388
36.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
5,836
12.9%
Social rents from council
2,780
6.15%
Other social rented
1,686
3.73%
Total households: 45,239

Property prices in South Derbyshire

Based on 1,627 recent sales, the median property price is £256,000 in South Derbyshire area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South 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 South Derbyshire over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached723£340,000
Flats74£127,750
Semi-Detached549£225,000
Terraced281£185,000

10 years median price trend in South Derbyshire

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

All wards in South Derbyshire

Aston

Church Gresley

Etwall

Hatton

Hilton

Linton

Melbourne

Midway

Newhall and Stanton

Repton

Seales

Stenson

Swadlincote

Willington and Findern

Woodville

Data Sources

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