Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington
North East Derbyshire 013 · 5 sub-areas · 8,562 residents
North East Derbyshire 013 is a largely rural and semi-rural stretch within North East Derbyshire, home to around 8,500 people. Rents are well below the UK norm — a typical two-bedroom lets for around £708 a month, roughly £500 less than the national median. It's predominantly owner-occupied and noticeably affordable for buyers too, with a median sale price just under £250,000.
Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington is a settled residential pocket of North East Derbyshire. The bigger gravitational centre is Sheffield, around 82 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 Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington?
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; 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 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington in North East Derbyshire
Living in Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington
This part of North East Derbyshire sits firmly in the affordable end of the East Midlands rental market. The pace here is quieter than a city suburb — two in three households own their home, which gives the area a settled, residential feel rather than a transient one. Greenspace is close for most residents, typically within about 700 metres, and nearly 38% of the neighbourhood falls within walkable distance of a park or open land.
On rent, you're looking at genuine value. A one-bedroom comes in around £557 a month, a two-bedroom around £708, and a three-bedroom around £860. Those figures are well below regional averages and roughly 40% cheaper than the UK national two-bedroom median of around £1,200. Rents did rise around 5% over the past year, in line with broader East Midlands trends, so the affordability gap is narrowing — but it remains real.
The population skews older. Nearly a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and the 50–64 bracket is the largest working-age group at around 22%. Younger renters in their 20s and early 30s are relatively scarce here — the 18–34 share sits at under 18%. It's the kind of area where people put down roots rather than pass through, and the low private rental share of around 9% reflects that.
Practically speaking, getting around requires a car. Public transport carries only around 2% of commuters, while nearly 70% drive. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.6 km away in a straight line — about a 57-minute walk, so you'd typically drive or cycle. Working from home is common, with nearly a quarter of residents doing so. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how the neighbourhood breaks down.
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Frequently asked
- Is North East Derbyshire 013 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled area with low crime and genuinely affordable rents — around £708 a month for a two-bedroom, well below the national average. The trade-off is that public transport is very limited and you'll almost certainly need a car. It suits people who value space, greenery and low costs over urban convenience.
- What is the rent in North East Derbyshire 013?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £557 a month, a two-bedroom around £708, and a three-bedroom around £860. These are estimates scaled from county-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 5.4% over the past year. Council tax (Band D) adds around £206 a month.
- Is North East Derbyshire 013 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate sits at around 55 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, noticeably below the UK national figure of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area's settled, owner-occupied character tends to keep acquisitive crime lower than the national norm.
- What's the commute from North East Derbyshire 013 to the nearest city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 68% commute by car. The nearest major employment hub is roughly 84 minutes away. Birmingham is around two hours by public transport, Manchester around two and a half. If you're commuting regularly by rail, you'll need to drive to the nearest station, which is about 4.6 km away.
- Who lives in North East Derbyshire 013?
- Mainly older, settled owner-occupiers. Nearly a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and the 50–64 group is the largest working-age cohort. Two in three households own their home. Younger renters in their 20s are underrepresented, and the private rental sector is small at under 9% of households.
- What schools are near North East Derbyshire 013?
- There are 15 schools within 2 km of most residents, but only around 28% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of about 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is around 7 km away. Families should check current Ofsted ratings directly before making decisions.
- How good is broadband in North East Derbyshire 013?
- Very good for a rural area. Gigabit-capable broadband reaches 92% of premises, and no homes fall below the minimum USO speed. That makes it workable for the roughly 23% of residents who work from home full or part-time.