Wingerworth & Holymoorside
North East Derbyshire 008 · 4 sub-areas · 6,277 residents
North East Derbyshire 008 is a quiet, largely owner-occupied corner of North East Derbyshire, home to around 6,300 people. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £708 a month — well under the national median for a 2-bed and notably affordable even within a low-cost region. The area skews older than most, with over a third of residents aged 65 or above.
Wingerworth & Holymoorside 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 Wingerworth & Holymoorside?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; 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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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Wingerworth & Holymoorside in North East Derbyshire
Living in Wingerworth & Holymoorside
This part of North East Derbyshire feels distinctly settled and suburban in character. Almost nine in ten homes are owner-occupied — one of the highest ownership rates you'll find anywhere in England — and the pace of life reflects that. It's quiet, relatively low-crime, and surrounded by accessible greenspace; the nearest park or green area is under 450 metres from the average front door.
Costs here are low by almost any measure. Rents rose around 5.4% in the past year, but the starting point is so much lower than the national norm that the absolute increase is modest. A one-bed runs around £557 a month; a three-bed around £860. For buyers, the median sale price is around £365,000 — meaningful in a district like this, and the typical deposit timeline works out to just under six years at current savings rates.
The demographic profile is one of the most defining things about this neighbourhood. A quarter of residents are aged 50 to 64, and more than a third are 65 or over. The 18-to-34 age group makes up barely one in nine residents. This is retirement and semi-retirement territory, with a high proportion of couples and single-person households, and very few young renters in the mix. Degree-level qualifications are held by around four in ten residents — above the regional norm.
On the practical side, the area is firmly car-dependent: over half of residents commute by car, and only around 1.5% use public transport to get to work. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5,200 metres away. Working from home is common here; more than a third of residents work remotely. Broadband infrastructure is excellent, with 100% gigabit coverage. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is North East Derbyshire 008 a nice place to live?
- It's a calm, well-established area with low crime and easy access to greenspace — the nearest park is under 450 metres away. It suits people who want a quiet, owner-occupied neighbourhood. It's less suited to younger renters or anyone dependent on public transport, given the car-reliant setup and limited rail access.
- What is the rent in North East Derbyshire 008?
- A one-bed runs around £557 a month, a two-bed around £708, and a three-bed around £860. These are estimates scaled from district-level data. Rents rose about 5.4% over the past year, but the area remains well below the national median for comparable property sizes.
- Is North East Derbyshire 008 safe?
- Yes, it's notably safe. The crime rate is around 43 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly half the UK national average of about 80 per 1,000. The area scores in the top two deprivation deciles, meaning it's among the less deprived parts of England, which correlates with lower crime.
- What's the commute from North East Derbyshire 008 to Birmingham?
- By public transport, Birmingham is around 120 minutes away. Manchester takes roughly 136 minutes and London around 172 minutes. Most residents here drive rather than commute by rail — over half travel to work by car, and only about 1.5% use public transport.
- Who lives in North East Derbyshire 008?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. Over a third of residents are 65 or above, and the 18-to-34 age group makes up fewer than one in eight. Around 87% of households own their home. It's one of the more retirement-oriented neighbourhoods in the East Midlands.
- What schools are near North East Derbyshire 008?
- There are nine schools within 2km of typical residents, but only around 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 5,200 metres away. Families should research specific catchment areas carefully before moving here.
- How good is broadband in North East Derbyshire 008?
- Excellent. The area has 100% gigabit-capable broadband coverage and zero premises below the minimum speed standard. That's particularly relevant here given that more than a third of residents work from home.