Ashover & New Tupton
North East Derbyshire 010 · 5 sub-areas · 9,485 residents
North East Derbyshire 010 is a quiet, largely owner-occupied pocket of North East Derbyshire in the East Midlands, home to around 9,500 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £710 a month — well below the national average — and the area sits comfortably in the less-deprived half of England. The trade-off is limited public transport and an older age profile than most comparable areas.
Ashover & New Tupton is a settled residential pocket of North East Derbyshire. The bigger gravitational centre is Sheffield, around 70 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 Ashover & New Tupton?
Greenspace is reachable but isn't on the immediate doorstep — most residents walk a few blocks to reach a park; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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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Ashover & New Tupton in North East Derbyshire
Living in Ashover & New Tupton
This part of North East Derbyshire is predominantly residential and settled. Over four in five homes are owner-occupied, which shapes the feel of the place — quiet streets, established gardens, a community that's largely put down roots. It's not the kind of neighbourhood where you'll find a buzzing high street on your doorstep, but that's not what most people are here for.
Rents are genuinely affordable by national standards. A two-bedroom home runs around £710 a month, compared to roughly £1,200 across the UK. Even a three-bedroom property averages about £860 a month — less than many one-bedroom flats in major cities. Rents have risen around 5% year-on-year, in line with broader regional trends, but the baseline remains low. For buyers, the median sale price sits at just over £330,000 and a typical deposit takes around five and a half years to save on local earnings.
The population skews older than most urban areas. More than a quarter of residents are aged 65 or over, and only around one in six is under 18. Single-person households account for nearly three in ten homes. It's an area that suits people who want space, stability and low running costs rather than urban energy. Around 35% of residents hold a degree-level qualification, roughly in line with the national share.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is about 5 kilometres away, so you'll need a car or a bus. Over 62% of residents commute by car, and nearly a third work from home. Green space is accessible, with the nearest open space under 10 minutes' walk for most residents. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is North East Derbyshire 010 a nice place to live?
- It's a calm, well-established residential area with low crime, affordable rents and strong owner-occupation. It suits people who want space and stability rather than urban amenities. The trade-off is limited public transport and an older community feel — not ideal if you rely on trains or want a lively local high street.
- What is the rent in North East Derbyshire 010?
- A one-bedroom home averages around £560 a month, a two-bedroom around £710, and a three-bedroom around £860. These are estimates scaled from council-level data. Rents have risen about 5% year-on-year but remain well below the national average for comparable-sized homes.
- Is North East Derbyshire 010 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 52 per 1,000 residents a year, noticeably below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area is also in the less-deprived half of England, which typically correlates with lower crime levels.
- What's the commute from North East Derbyshire 010 to the nearest city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5 kilometres away. Most residents drive — over 62% commute by car — and nearly a third work from home, which makes the transport picture more manageable than the rail distance suggests.
- Who lives in North East Derbyshire 010?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. Over a quarter of residents are aged 65 or above, more than half are over 50, and 83% own their home. It's a low-turnover, low-diversity community — nearly 97% of residents were born in the UK.
- What schools are near North East Derbyshire 010?
- There are 23 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 68% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just under 7 kilometres away, so checking individual catchment boundaries carefully is worthwhile.