Area report
Is North East Derbyshire a good place to live?
North East Derbyshire, East Midlands, England
Report completeness: 80%. Score is based on the categories with data loaded for this area.
In short
North East Derbyshire scores 64 out of 100 overall, which places it below the median of the 539 UK areas we have scored. Its biggest lead is cost of living, scoring 84 against the English median of 71; its biggest shortfall is housing, 32 against 83.
- Nearest scored area: Chesterfield, about 5 miles away, scoring 75.
- Median overall score across the 539 areas in our index: 67 out of 100.
- Report completeness 80 per cent: categories without data are excluded rather than estimated.
How detailed is this report?
Open data is published at different levels of detail, and this report always uses the most granular level available rather than pretending otherwise.
- Point-level for this exact location: Weather (from the Met Office Sheffield station, 24 km away); Transport (stops within 800 m and the nearest railway station); Air quality (the 1 km grid cell containing this point).
- Council-level, covering all of North East Derbyshire: Cost of living, Affordability, Housing, Employment, Broadband, Education. Every postcode and town in the council shares these figures.
Research this area further with trusted open data: police.uk street-level crime map, HM Land Registry sold prices, ONS local area profiles, Ofcom broadband checker. This report is open-source intelligence: everything is built from published government and public datasets you can check yourself.
Affordability
Source: HM Land RegistryWith a ten per cent deposit, the average North East Derbyshire home needs borrowing of 5.8 times a single UK median full-time salary of £39,039, beyond the 4.5 times most lenders will go to, so it takes a second income or a larger deposit. Try your own figures below.
Guidance only, using standard lending multiples and typical outgoings. Not a mortgage offer or financial advice. TrackPostcode.UK is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority; always seek independent professional advice before financial decisions.
Housing
Source: HM Land RegistryUK House Price Index for North East Derbyshire, all property types. Steady growth scores best; sharp falls and overheating both score lower.
Crime and safety
Source: police.ukCrime data could not be loaded for this location.
Weather and outdoors
Source: Met OfficeOutdoor suitability
North East Derbyshire averages about 1,377 sunshine hours a year, around the middle of the UK range, with typical rainfall for the UK (about 888 mm a year). Summer days typically reach around 21.3°C and winter nights fall to about 3.1°C.
Averages over 6 years (2020-2025) from the Met Office Sheffield station, 24 km away. How the outdoor score works. Contains Met Office data © Crown copyright.
Broadband and mobile
Source: Ofcom Connected NationsOfcom Connected Nations coverage for North East Derbyshire: the share of premises that can get each service, not the share that has taken it up.
Schools and education
Source: DfE and devolved governmentsLocal authority average, key stage 4, state-funded schools. Source: Department for Education. Each nation publishes its own measure, so this compares within England only. How education is scored.
Healthcare
Source: OpenStreetMapHealthcare data is being sourced. We only publish figures once they are loaded from OpenStreetMap, so nothing here is estimated or invented.
Employment
Source: ONS / NOMISONS Annual Population Survey for North East Derbyshire, via NOMIS. Most UK councils fall between about 62% and 82% employment.
Environment
Source: Defra UK-AIRDefra modelled background air for the 1 km grid cell around this point (Crown copyright), scored against the WHO 2021 guidelines.
Transport
Source: DfT NaPTANDfT NaPTAN stops around this exact point. Twelve or more stops within 800 m, and a station within 1 km, each earn full marks.
Cost of living
Source: ONSAverage private rent, from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents. Rent stands in for cost of living because it is the largest living cost and the one that varies most between places.
Lifestyle and amenities
Source: OpenStreetMapLifestyle data is being sourced. We only publish figures once they are loaded from OpenStreetMap, so nothing here is estimated or invented.
Who North East Derbyshire suits
Of the 1 profiles we score, North East Derbyshire suits remote workers best, at 69 out of 100.
North East Derbyshire is a markedly better fit for some households than others. It ranks in the top 37% of the 539 areas we have scored for retirees, and the bottom 22% for families. That gap comes from the same twelve categories weighted differently, which is why one overall score can never answer the question on its own.
| Household | Score | Standing | What it weights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retirees | 69 | top 37% | Weighted towards healthcare, safety, environment and cost of living. |
| Students | 69 | top 43% | Weighted towards cost of living, lifestyle, transport and safety. |
| Remote workers | 69 | bottom 49% | Weighted towards broadband, cost of living, environment and weather. |
| Young professionals | 64 | bottom 33% | Weighted towards employment, lifestyle, transport and broadband. |
| Families | 60 | bottom 22% | Weighted towards schools, safety, housing and healthcare. |
The same twelve scores, weighted per household. Set your own weights in the relocation quiz.
Stands out on
- Cost of living
- Broadband
- Environment
Worth checking carefully
- Housing
- Transport
- Education
Built only from the categories with data; 3 are still to load for this area.
How North East Derbyshire compares
| Category | North East Derbyshire | England median | UK median | vs England median | UK position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 84 | 71 | 72 | +13 | top 19% |
| Affordability | 73 | 64 | 68 | +9 | top 44% |
| Weather | 65 | 72 | 72 | -7 | bottom 26% |
| Employment | 59 | 61 | 59 | -2 | top 50% |
| Housing | 32 | 83 | 83 | -51 | bottom 5% |
| Transport | 27 | 75 | 75 | -48 | bottom 1% |
| Broadband | 90 | 88 | 88 | +2 | top 44% |
| Environment | 90 | 89 | 91 | +1 | bottom 46% |
| Education | 36 | 39 | 40 | -3 | bottom 33% |
Medians and positions are across the 539 areas in our index. Safety and education are measured differently in each nation, so read those two rows against the England median only.
What North East Derbyshire does well. Measured against everywhere else in the index, the standouts are cost of living (84, 13 above the median) and affordability (73, 9 above the median).
Where it falls short. Housing (32, 51 below) and transport (27, 48 below).
Near North East Derbyshire, and places like it
Of the 6 scored areas within about 50 miles of North East Derbyshire, 5 score higher: Chesterfield (75), Ilkeston (75), Mansfield (73) and 2 others. North East Derbyshire scores 64. Chesterfield is ahead mainly on transport (+64), while North East Derbyshire keeps the advantage on environment (+5).
| Area | Distance | Where | Overall | Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 4.9 miles | Chesterfield, East Midlands, England | 75 | Very good |
| Matlock | 4.9 miles | Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands, England | 60 | Good |
| Belper | 10.0 miles | Amber Valley, East Midlands, England | 70 | Very good |
| Mansfield | 10 miles | Mansfield, East Midlands, England | 73 | Very good |
| Ilkeston | 15 miles | Erewash, East Midlands, England | 75 | Very good |
| Sheffield | 15 miles | Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber, England | 69 | Good |
Straight-line distances, so roads are longer. Any place not listed can be searched directly.
| Area | Where | Overall | Average gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leek | Staffordshire Moorlands, West Midlands, England | 63 | 8.6 |
| Coalville | North West Leicestershire, East Midlands, England | 65 | 9.8 |
| Kendal | Westmorland and Furness, North West, England | 66 | 9.9 |
| Penrith | Westmorland and Furness, North West, England | 66 | 9.9 |
| Biddulph | Staffordshire Moorlands, West Midlands, England | 63 | 11 |
Average score gap across every category both areas have, so smaller is closer. Neighbouring areas are left out.
What a home in North East Derbyshire actually costs
Source: HM Land Registry UK HPIThe average home in North East Derbyshire is £250,387, 7 per cent below the median of the areas we have scored. With a ten per cent deposit of £25,039, repaying the rest costs about £1,452 a month, £672 more than renting at the local average of £780, and needs a household income of about £50,100 to borrow.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Average property price | £250,387 (June 2026) |
| Change over 12 months | +10.6%, rising |
| Against our index median | 7% below the £270,569 median across every area we have scored |
| 10% deposit | £25,039 |
| 15% deposit | £37,558 |
| Price to earnings | 6.4 times UK median full-time earnings of £39,039 |
| Monthly repayment | £1,452 on a £225,348 mortgage (10% deposit, 6% over 25 years) |
| Against renting | £672 more than the £780 average monthly rent |
| Income to borrow it | About £50,100 a year at 4.5 times income |
Council-wide average across all property types; the multiple uses UK median full-time earnings (April 2025 (ONS ASHE)). Illustrative arithmetic, not a mortgage assessment or financial advice; TrackPostcode.UK is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Air quality in North East Derbyshire, against the limits
Source: Defra modelled background mapsFine particulates, at 6.6, sit inside the UK 2040 target of 10 but above the World Health Organization guideline of 5, as in most of Britain. Nitrogen dioxide, at 5.8, is well inside the UK limit of 40 and inside the WHO guideline of 10.
| Pollutant | North East Derbyshire | UK objective | WHO guideline | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine particulates (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 10 | 5 | Inside the UK target, above the WHO guideline |
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 | Inside both |
Neighbourhood background levels from the Defra 1 km model; readings beside a busy road are higher. UK figures are the legal limit (NO₂) and 2040 target (PM2.5); WHO figures are health guidelines, not law.
Questions about North East Derbyshire
Is North East Derbyshire a good place to live?
North East Derbyshire has an overall liveability score of 64 out of 100 (good) on TrackPostcode.UK, based on 80% of categories currently loaded. It scores best on broadband and cost of living. The score combines cost, affordability, safety, weather and more from open government data.
What is the crime rate in North East Derbyshire?
Recorded crime for North East Derbyshire is shown in the crime and safety section, from police.uk for England and Wales or Scottish Government statistics for Scotland.
What is the weather like in North East Derbyshire?
North East Derbyshire averages 1,377 sunshine hours and about 888 mm of rain a year, giving an outdoor score of 65 out of 100. Summer highs average 21.3°C and winter lows 3.1°C. Based on the Met Office Sheffield station, 24 km away.
How expensive is it to live in North East Derbyshire?
Average private rent in the North East Derbyshire area is about £780 a month (Jun-26, ONS), giving North East Derbyshire a cost-of-living score of 84 out of 100. Use the affordability calculator to estimate what you could comfortably afford here.
What are house prices like in North East Derbyshire?
The average property price in North East Derbyshire is about £250,387 (2026-06, HM Land Registry). Prices changed +10.6% over the year. See the affordability section for how that compares to local earnings.
Can I afford to buy a house in North East Derbyshire?
The average property in North East Derbyshire costs about £250,387, which is 6.4 times earnings against assumed full-time earnings of £39,039 a year (ONS ASHE), giving an affordability score of 73 out of 100. Mainstream lenders usually cap borrowing at around four to four and a half times income, so a ratio above that generally means a larger deposit, a second income or a cheaper property than the local average. With a ten per cent deposit, repaying the rest costs about £1,452 a month at 6% over 25 years, £672 more than the £780 average local rent. The affordability calculator on this page estimates it from your own salary and savings.
How fast is broadband in North East Derbyshire?
About 97.9% of premises in North East Derbyshire can get superfast broadband of 30 Mbit/s or more, and 88.7% can get a gigabit-capable connection, giving a broadband score of 90 out of 100 (Ofcom Connected Nations). These are council-area availability figures - the share of premises able to order each service, not the speed any single line achieves - so check the exact address with the Ofcom broadband checker before committing to it.
What is the job market like in North East Derbyshire?
77% of 16 to 64 year olds in North East Derbyshire are in work (NOMIS latest, retrieved Sep 2026, ONS Annual Population Survey via NOMIS), giving an employment score of 59 out of 100. UK local authorities typically range from about 62% to 82%. This is a whole-authority figure, so it describes the local labour market rather than any one town within it.
Are the schools good in North East Derbyshire?
North East Derbyshire records 45.5 on Attainment 8 average score (202425), giving an education score of 36 out of 100. Each nation publishes its own attainment measure and they are not interchangeable, so education scores compare within England, Scotland or Wales and not across them. Attainment is published for the whole council or county rather than for a school catchment, so check individual schools with the inspectorate before deciding.
What is the air quality like in North East Derbyshire?
For the 1 km grid square containing North East Derbyshire, fine particulates (PM2.5) average 6.59 µg/m³ against a World Health Organization guideline of 5 and nitrogen dioxide averages 5.76 µg/m³ against a guideline of 10 (2024, Defra Pollution Climate Mapping, Crown copyright). That gives an environment score of 90 out of 100; an area meeting both guideline levels scores 100. These are modelled background concentrations for the square, not a reading taken at the roadside.
Does North East Derbyshire have good transport links?
The nearest railway station is Matlock Rail Station, about 8.2 km away, and there are 2 bus, tram or metro stops within an 800 metre walk, giving a transport score of 27 out of 100. Stops come from the DfT NaPTAN dataset and are counted for this exact point, so the figure measures access rather than how frequently anything runs.
Which council area is North East Derbyshire in?
North East Derbyshire is in the North East Derbyshire local authority, East Midlands, England. It falls within the Clay Cross North ward and the North East Derbyshire parliamentary constituency. Cost of living, housing, affordability, employment, broadband and education figures in this report are published at local-authority level, so every postcode and town inside North East Derbyshire shares them. Weather, crime, amenities, healthcare, transport and air quality are measured for this point instead.
Is North East Derbyshire a good place for remote workers?
North East Derbyshire scores 69 out of 100 on our remote workers profile, which is weighted towards broadband, cost of living, environment and weather. That is 5 points above its general score of 64, because this profile weights the twelve categories differently. Every area we score is ranked on this basis at /best-places-for-remote-workers/.
How does North East Derbyshire compare with the rest of England?
North East Derbyshire sits in the bottom 30% of the 539 UK areas we have scored. The median area in the index scores 67 out of 100. It is furthest above the benchmark for its nation on cost of living and affordability. It is furthest below on housing and transport. Categories are compared against the area's own nation where the samples allow it, because crime and school attainment are measured differently either side of the border.
What are the best places to live near North East Derbyshire?
Of the areas we have scored within about 50 miles of North East Derbyshire, the highest are Chesterfield (75 out of 100, about 5 miles away), Ilkeston (75 out of 100, about 15 miles away) and Mansfield (73 out of 100, about 10 miles away). North East Derbyshire itself scores 64. Distances are straight-line from this point, and each of those names links to its own full report.
Which places are most similar to North East Derbyshire?
Across the twelve category scores, the closest matches elsewhere in Britain are Leek (Staffordshire Moorlands, West Midlands, England), Coalville (North West Leicestershire, East Midlands, England) and Kendal (Westmorland and Furness, North West, England). Similarity is the average gap across every category both areas have data for, with immediate neighbours excluded, so these are places that score alike rather than places that look alike or sit nearby.
What area does this report cover?
Weather, crime, local amenities, healthcare access, transport access and air quality are measured for this exact point. Cost of living, affordability, housing, employment and broadband come from official statistics for the North East Derbyshire council area, so nearby postcodes and towns in the same council share those figures. Education comes from the local authority, or from the county where attainment is only published at county level. The "How detailed is this report" section explains each level.