Hilton & Etwall
South Derbyshire 002 · 7 sub-areas · 12,901 residents
South Derbyshire 002 is a largely owner-occupied corner of South Derbyshire, East Midlands, home to around 12,900 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £790 a month — well below the national average and a fraction of what comparable space costs in nearby cities. Over three-quarters of residents own their home, making this one of the most settled, family-oriented parts of the district.
Hilton & Etwall is a settled residential pocket of South Derbyshire. The bigger gravitational centre is Birmingham, around 75 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 Hilton & Etwall?
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 £871 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.
Hilton & Etwall in South Derbyshire
Living in Hilton & Etwall
This part of South Derbyshire has the feel of a place where people put down roots. Owner-occupation sits at around 76%, which means most of the residents around you are invested in the area for the long term — quieter streets, well-kept gardens, and a demographic that skews toward families and established couples rather than a transient rental market.
On cost, South Derbyshire 002 sits firmly at the affordable end of the East Midlands spectrum. A typical two-bedroom property rents for about £790 a month — roughly a third less than the UK national median of around £1,200. Even with rents rising at around 4.7% over the past year, the affordability gap with major cities remains substantial. If you're weighing up stretching your budget in Nottingham or Derby versus renting more space here for considerably less, the numbers favour this area clearly.
The population profile is broad but tilts toward families. Around a quarter of households are couples with children, and just over one in five residents is under 18. The degree-holder share is relatively high at around 41%, but that doesn't translate into a young-professional buzz — most working-age residents commute out, with around 61% getting to work by car. Public transport plays a minor role here, with only about 2% of residents using it for commuting, so a car is effectively a necessity.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.5 km away — around a 43-minute walk, so you'd drive or cycle. Birmingham is the most accessible major city by public transport at about 79 minutes. Greenspace is genuinely close; the nearest is under 350 metres on average, and over half of residents are within easy walking distance of a park or open space. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within this neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is South Derbyshire 002 a nice place to live?
- For families and owner-occupiers, it's a solid choice. Crime is well below the national average, greenspace is close, and the cost of living is genuinely affordable. The trade-off is that public transport is minimal — you'll need a car — and the Ofsted picture for nearby schools is more mixed than the national average would suggest.
- What is the rent in South Derbyshire 002?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £600 a month, a two-bedroom around £790, and a three-bedroom around £990. These are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices. All three figures sit well below the UK national median, making this one of the more affordable parts of the East Midlands.
- Is South Derbyshire 002 safe?
- Yes, relatively so. The crime rate is around 42 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — roughly half the UK national rate of about 80. The area sits in the eighth IMD deprivation decile, indicating low socioeconomic stress, and the high owner-occupation rate tends to correlate with stable, low-crime neighbourhoods.
- What's the commute from South Derbyshire 002 to Birmingham?
- By public transport, Birmingham is around 79 minutes away. Most residents drive rather than use rail or bus — only about 2% commute by public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.5 km away, so you'd need to drive to it regardless.
- Who lives in South Derbyshire 002?
- Mostly settled owner-occupiers — around 76% own their home. Around a quarter of households are couples with children, giving it a family-oriented feel. About 41% of residents hold a degree, and roughly a third work from home. It's not a particularly transient or youthful area.
- What schools are near South Derbyshire 002?
- There are 17 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 46% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is notably below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 6.7 km away. Check catchment boundaries carefully by postcode before committing to a move.
- How good is broadband in South Derbyshire 002?
- Excellent. Gigabit-capable broadband covers around 98% of premises, and no properties fall below the government's universal service obligation minimum speed. If you're working from home — as around 32% of residents already do — connectivity won't be an issue.