Killamarsh
North East Derbyshire 001 · 7 sub-areas · 9,305 residents
North East Derbyshire 001, in the North East Derbyshire district of the East Midlands, is home to around 9,300 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £708 a month — well below the UK median of around £1,200 for a 2-bed. Owner-occupation here runs unusually high, and the area skews noticeably older than the regional norm.
Killamarsh 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. 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 Killamarsh?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Killamarsh in North East Derbyshire
Living in Killamarsh
North East Derbyshire 001 is a largely settled, owner-occupied corner of the East Midlands — the kind of place where people tend to stay rather than pass through. Around seven in ten households own their home outright or with a mortgage, and the age profile reflects that stability: over 45% of residents are aged 50 or above, which is markedly higher than most areas in the region.
On cost, this neighbourhood sits firmly at the affordable end of the market. A two-bedroom home rents for around £708 a month — roughly 40% less than the UK national median for that size, and a fraction of what the same space would cost in any major city. Even so, renters here are spending close to 39% of take-home pay on rent, which is a reminder that modest wages in the area offset some of the headline affordability. Rents rose about 5% in the past year, in line with broader national trends.
The people who live here are predominantly settled families and older working-age residents. Single-person households make up just over a quarter of homes. The private rental market is small — under 10% of households — while social housing accounts for nearly one in five, which is above average for the East Midlands. Degree-level qualifications sit at around 23%, slightly below the national average, and the resident median salary is just under £31,000 a year.
Greenspace is genuinely close: the nearest green area is around 255 metres away on average, and about 65% of residents are within easy walking distance of open space. Most people here drive — nearly 70% commute by car — and working from home is fairly common at around 21%. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is North East Derbyshire 001 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. It's a quiet, settled area with low crime rates, affordable housing, and good greenspace access — around 65% of residents are within easy walking distance of open space. It suits families and older residents well. If you need fast public transport links or a younger social scene, you may find it limiting.
- What is the rent in North East Derbyshire 001?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £557 a month, a two-bedroom around £708, and a three-bedroom around £860. These are estimates based on local sale prices scaled from council-level data. Rents rose roughly 5% in the past year.
- Is North East Derbyshire 001 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The area records around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents a year — noticeably below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The deprivation score sits around the middle of the national range, suggesting a stable, low-risk community.
- What's the commute from North East Derbyshire 001 to the nearest major city?
- Most residents drive — nearly 70% commute by car. By public transport, reaching a major UK employment hub takes around 69 minutes. Manchester is roughly 2 hours away by rail and Birmingham around 2 hours 10 minutes. Only about 3% of residents use public transport for their commute.
- Who lives in North East Derbyshire 001?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. Over 45% of residents are aged 50 or above, and seven in ten households own their home. The private rental market is small. It's a stable, established community rather than a transient one.
- What schools are near North East Derbyshire 001?
- There are 31 schools within 2km of typical residents, but only around 4% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 3.4km away. Families should check individual school performance carefully before choosing this area.
- How affordable is buying a home in North East Derbyshire 001?
- More achievable than most of England. The median house price is around £201,000 and a typical buyer needs roughly 3.2 years to save a deposit — one of the lower figures nationally. That said, residents are already spending close to 39% of take-home pay on rent while saving.