Eckington East & Renishaw
North East Derbyshire 014 · 4 sub-areas · 8,359 residents
North East Derbyshire 014 sits within North East Derbyshire in the East Midlands, home to around 8,400 people. A typical two-bedroom lets for about £708 a month — well below the national average — making it one of the more affordable parts of the region. Most residents own their homes outright or with a mortgage, and greenspace is genuinely close at hand.
Eckington East & Renishaw is a settled residential pocket of North East Derbyshire. The bigger gravitational centre is Sheffield, around 95 minutes away by direct train, but most days don't require leaving — local life is what people are here for.
Overview
What's it like to live in Eckington East & Renishaw?
2 parks are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Eckington East & Renishaw in North East Derbyshire
Living in Eckington East & Renishaw
This part of North East Derbyshire has the feel of a settled, semi-rural district rather than a commuter suburb. Owner-occupation is the norm, a majority of residents drive to work, and the pace is noticeably quieter than the East Midlands' bigger urban centres. Nearly two in three residents live within a short walk of accessible greenspace, and the nearest open land is on average under 300 metres away — that proximity to the countryside is the thing that stands out most against city neighbourhoods.
Rents here are genuinely low by national standards. A two-bedroom home runs around £708 a month at the median — roughly £500 less a month than the national two-bedroom average of around £1,200. Even a three-bedroom property typically comes in at around £860 a month, which is less than a one-bedroom in many parts of London or the South East. Rents rose around 5% over the past year, broadly in line with the regional trend, so affordability hasn't dramatically shifted recently.
The population skews slightly older than a typical city neighbourhood. The largest age group is 50–64 year olds, who make up nearly a quarter of residents. Under-18s account for just over a fifth, suggesting a reasonable share of family households, but single-person households are common too — nearly one in three homes has just one occupant. Social housing makes up close to three in ten tenures, a notably higher share than the national average, sitting alongside a solid owner-occupied majority.
For practical day-to-day living, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 6.5 km away — about an 80-minute walk, so realistically a car or bus journey. Almost seven in ten residents commute by car, which reflects the limited public transport options. That's a real consideration if you don't drive. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets of the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is North East Derbyshire 014 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. If you want low rents, quick access to greenspace, and a quiet, settled feel, it delivers well. The trade-off is limited public transport — you'll really need a car — and Ofsted ratings for nearby schools are below the national average. It suits people who value affordability and outdoor access over urban convenience.
- What is the rent in North East Derbyshire 014?
- A typical two-bedroom home rents for around £708 a month, a one-bedroom for around £557, and a three-bedroom for around £860. These are estimates based on council-level ONS data scaled using local sale prices. Rents rose around 5% in the past year.
- Is North East Derbyshire 014 safe?
- The crime rate runs at around 87 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — slightly above the UK national average of roughly 80. In semi-rural districts like this, that figure is often driven by lower-severity offences. The area sits in the fourth deprivation decile nationally, so it's broadly mid-range rather than particularly disadvantaged.
- What's the commute from North East Derbyshire 014 to a major city?
- Public transport commuting is genuinely difficult here — only about 4% of residents use it. The nearest mainline rail station is around 6.5 km away. By rail or bus, Manchester is around 148 minutes and Birmingham around 155 minutes. Most residents drive, and the nearest major employment hub is roughly 94 minutes away by the best available route.
- Who lives in North East Derbyshire 014?
- Mostly settled, older residents — the 50–64 age group is the largest, and nearly two in five residents are over 50. Owner-occupation is the majority tenure, but social housing makes up nearly 30% of homes, which is notably above average. Single-person households account for around one in three homes. The area is ethnically homogeneous, with around 97% of residents UK-born.
- What schools are near North East Derbyshire 014?
- There are around 20 schools within typical catchment distance, but only about 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 3 km away. Check the Ofsted website and the map below for current ratings on specific schools serving your postcode.
- How affordable is buying a home in North East Derbyshire 014?
- Relatively affordable by national standards. The median house price is around £176,000, and a typical buyer would need roughly three years of saving to build a deposit — one of the shorter timescales in the region. Rents are also low, so saving while renting here is more practical than in most parts of England.