Arkwright Town & Temple Normanton
North East Derbyshire 007 · 4 sub-areas · 6,100 residents
North East Derbyshire 007 is a quiet, largely owner-occupied corner of North East Derbyshire, home to around 6,100 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £708 a month — well below the UK median for a 2-bed — and over three-quarters of households own their homes outright or with a mortgage, giving the area a settled, suburban feel.
Arkwright Town & Temple Normanton is a settled residential pocket of North East Derbyshire. The bigger gravitational centre is Sheffield, around 55 minutes away by direct train, but most days don't require leaving — local life is what people are here for. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Arkwright Town & Temple Normanton?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £775 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Arkwright Town & Temple Normanton in North East Derbyshire
Living in Arkwright Town & Temple Normanton
This part of North East Derbyshire feels markedly different from the urban core of nearby cities. It's predominantly residential, unhurried, and skews older — more than a quarter of residents are over 65, and almost one in four is between 50 and 64. That demographic profile shapes the day-to-day feel: quieter streets, a high rate of home ownership, and relatively low footfall compared to denser urban neighbourhoods.
Rents here are low by almost any measure. A two-bedroom home runs about £708 a month, and a three-bedroom comes in at around £860 — a significant saving against the UK's national 2-bed median of roughly £1,200. For buyers, the median sold price is around £217,000, and the average deposit takes just 3.5 years to save at median local earnings. That makes this one of the more accessible corners of the East Midlands for first-time buyers.
Most residents own their homes — around 74% — while private renting accounts for only about 9.5% of households. Social housing makes up roughly 15% of the tenure mix. That low private rental share means the available-to-rent pool is relatively small, so options can be limited if you're looking to move in quickly.
Getting around relies heavily on a car: nearly 69% of residents commute by car, and only about 3% use public transport for their journey to work. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.7 km away — about a 47-minute walk, so realistically you'd drive or cycle. The nearest major employment hub is around 59 minutes away. Working from home is notably common here, with over one in five residents doing so, which helps explain why the area functions well despite limited rail access.
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Frequently asked
- Is North East Derbyshire 007 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's quiet, affordable, and predominantly owner-occupied — great if you want space and low rents without city noise. The trade-off is limited public transport, a patchy school picture, and a demographic skew toward older residents. If you work from home or drive, it can be a genuinely comfortable place to settle.
- What is the rent in North East Derbyshire 007?
- A one-bedroom home runs about £557 a month, a two-bedroom around £708, and a three-bedroom around £860. These figures are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 5.4% over the past year, but they remain well below the UK median.
- Is North East Derbyshire 007 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 94.7 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — modestly above the UK average of roughly 80. For a semi-rural residential area, that figure tends to be driven by lower-level incidents rather than serious crime. The area falls in the less deprived half of England on standard deprivation measures.
- What's the commute from North East Derbyshire 007 to nearby cities?
- By public transport, Birmingham is around 103 minutes away, Manchester about 119 minutes, and London roughly 155 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is about 3.7 km away — realistically a drive. Most residents commute by car, and over one in five works from home.
- Who lives in North East Derbyshire 007?
- Predominantly older, owner-occupying households. Over a quarter of residents are 65 or above, and nearly half are over 50. Around 74% own their homes. It's a settled, low-turnover community — not a typical first-renter destination, but appealing to buyers and remote workers who want affordability and calm.
- What schools are near North East Derbyshire 007?
- There are 16 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 39% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 6.4 km away. Families should check individual school catchments carefully before committing to the area.
- Is North East Derbyshire 007 good for first-time buyers?
- It's one of the more accessible areas in the East Midlands. The median sold price is around £217,000, and at median local earnings of roughly £30,900 a year, a typical deposit takes about 3.5 years to save. That's a realistic timeline compared to most of England, though you'll need a car and should weigh the school picture carefully.