Willington North, Findern & Stenson Fields
South Derbyshire 003 · 6 sub-areas · 12,118 residents
South Derbyshire 003 sits within South Derbyshire, home to around 12,100 people and one of the more affordable corners of the East Midlands. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £790 a month — well below the UK average for a 2-bed — and nearly four in five households here own their home outright or with a mortgage.
Willington North, Findern & Stenson Fields is a settled residential pocket of South Derbyshire. The bigger gravitational centre is Birmingham, around 74 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 Willington North, Findern & Stenson Fields?
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; 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 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Willington North, Findern & Stenson Fields in South Derbyshire
Living in Willington North, Findern & Stenson Fields
This part of South Derbyshire has a distinctly settled, owner-occupied character that sets it apart from most urban neighbourhoods in the region. The overwhelming majority of residents own their homes — around 79% — which gives the area a stable, community-rooted feel rather than the transient churn you'd find in city-centre rental markets. Greenspace is genuinely accessible: around two-thirds of residents live within walking distance of a park or open space, and the nearest patch of green is typically under 250 metres away.
Rent sits well below the national norm. A 2-bed runs about £790 a month compared to roughly £1,200 nationally — a meaningful saving if you're weighing this against cities like Nottingham or Derby. For buyers, the median sale price is around £264,000, and the deposit hurdle is more manageable than most of the country: you're looking at under four years of saving at a typical rate, compared to seven or more years in many southern cities.
The population skews slightly younger than you might expect for a predominantly owner-occupied area — around 24% are under 18, and just under a quarter are in the 18–34 bracket. Couple households with children make up nearly a quarter of all households, which tracks with the family-friendly character of the area. About 38% of residents hold a degree-level qualification, modestly above the regional average.
Practically speaking, this is car country. Around 61% of residents commute by car, and just over 2% use public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3 km away — about a 39-minute walk, so you'd drive or cycle. The trade-off is space, greenery, and significantly lower housing costs than you'd find closer to Derby or Nottingham. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is South Derbyshire 003 a nice place to live?
- For families and established households, it's a solid choice. Owner-occupation is high, greenspace is close by for most residents, and crime runs well below the national average. The trade-off is limited public transport — you'll almost certainly need a car — and a lower share of Good or Outstanding schools nearby than the national picture suggests.
- What is the rent in South Derbyshire 003?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £603 a month, a two-bedroom about £790, and a three-bedroom roughly £992. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 4.7% over the past year.
- Is South Derbyshire 003 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The area records around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is meaningfully below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. South Derbyshire as a whole ranks among the less deprived and lower-crime districts in the East Midlands.
- What's the commute from South Derbyshire 003 to Birmingham?
- By public transport it's around 75 minutes to Birmingham. London is roughly two hours and 15 minutes by rail. Most residents commute by car — about 61% — since public transport use is very low at just over 2% of commuters.
- Who lives in South Derbyshire 003?
- Predominantly owner-occupying families — nearly 79% of households own their home, and couple households with children make up close to a quarter of all households. Around 30% of residents work from home, and roughly 37% hold a degree-level qualification.
- What schools are near South Derbyshire 003?
- There are 31 schools within typical catchment distance, with around 59% rated Good or Outstanding — below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 2.5 km away. Check Ofsted's website directly for current individual school ratings.
- How affordable is buying a home in South Derbyshire 003?
- More affordable than most of the country. The median sale price is around £264,000, and the typical deposit saving period is under four years — compared to seven or more years in many parts of southern England. It's one of the more accessible markets in the East Midlands.