Grassmoor & Holmewood
North East Derbyshire 009 · 6 sub-areas · 11,199 residents
North East Derbyshire 009 is a largely residential area within North East Derbyshire, home to around 11,200 people. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £708 a month — well under half the UK national median for a 2-bed, and among the more affordable patches in the East Midlands. Social housing makes up an unusually high share of tenure here, which shapes the area's character noticeably.
Grassmoor & Holmewood is a settled residential pocket of North East Derbyshire. The bigger gravitational centre is Sheffield, around 83 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 Grassmoor & Holmewood?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; 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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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Grassmoor & Holmewood in North East Derbyshire
Living in Grassmoor & Holmewood
This part of North East Derbyshire is defined by its affordability and its working-class, community-rooted character. Over a third of households are in social rented housing — a share that's well above the regional norm and signals an area shaped more by long-standing residents than by inward rental demand. Greenspace is genuinely accessible: three in four residents are within easy walking distance of a green area, and the average distance to the nearest park or open space is around 225 metres.
On cost, this neighbourhood sits at the very affordable end of the East Midlands rental market. A two-bedroom home at around £708 a month is substantially cheaper than comparable stock in Derby or Nottingham, let alone anywhere in the south. The median house price of roughly £185,000 means that buying is within reach for dual-income households — the average time to save a deposit works out at around three years, which is genuinely unusual in today's market.
The population skews slightly older than city-centre norms. Around one in five residents is over 65, and a further fifth are in the 50–64 bracket. That said, there's also a reasonable 18–34 cohort at nearly a quarter of residents, so it's not purely a retirement-age area. Single-person households account for about a third of all homes. Degree-level qualifications are held by roughly one in five residents — below the national average, reflecting the area's blue-collar and public-sector employment base.
The car is king here: over 70% of residents drive to work, and public transport use is very low at under 6%. The nearest mainline rail station is about 6 km away in a straight line — roughly a 75-minute walk or a short drive. For those who work from home, the area has full gigabit broadband coverage. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is North East Derbyshire 009 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's genuinely affordable, green, and community-rooted, with house prices around £185,000 and rents well below the national average. The trade-off is that school quality is below the national norm, crime is above average, and you'll almost certainly need a car to get around day-to-day.
- What is the rent in North East Derbyshire 009?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £557 a month, a two-bedroom about £708, and a three-bedroom roughly £860. These are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 5.4% over the past year.
- Is North East Derbyshire 009 safe?
- The crime rate is around 135 per 1,000 residents annually, which is noticeably above the UK average of roughly 80. It's not extreme by urban standards, but it's higher than many comparable semi-rural East Midlands areas. The area sits in the second deprivation decile nationally, which tends to correlate with higher crime.
- What's the commute from North East Derbyshire 009 to the nearest major city?
- By public transport, Birmingham takes around 132 minutes, Manchester around 148 minutes, and London just over three hours. The nearest major employment hub is roughly 87 minutes away. Most residents drive — over 71% commute by car, reflecting limited local public transport options.
- Who lives in North East Derbyshire 009?
- Mostly long-established residents, with a notably high share of social housing tenants — around 37% of households. The population skews older, with over 38% aged 50 or above. It's ethnically homogeneous, with 97% UK-born, and degree-level qualifications are held by about one in five residents.
- What schools are near North East Derbyshire 009?
- There are 23 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 49% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 8.6 km away. Families should check current ratings directly before committing.
- Is it easy to buy a home in North East Derbyshire 009?
- More so than most of England. The median house price is around £185,000, and the average time to save a deposit works out at about three years — unusually short in today's market. For a dual-income household, ownership here is a realistic near-term goal rather than a distant aspiration.