House prices in North East Derbyshire
The median price paid for a home in North East Derbyshire was £230,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,223 sales. House prices in North East Derbyshire fell 1.1% in the year to September 2026, and are 12.2% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in North East Derbyshire was 3% lower than the median for East Midlands (£237,500). The average private rent in North East Derbyshire was £791 a month in August 2026, 3.8% up on a year earlier (ONS). North East Derbyshire had 7.2 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where North East Derbyshire stands out
- In the year ending June 2025, North East Derbyshire had the 27th biggest net gain of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: +15.5 per 1,000 residents.
House prices in North East Derbyshire
The median price paid in North East Derbyshire was £230,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,223 sales, or £2,750 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £343,750 | 478 | £3,152 | +3.4% | +18.5% | £342,750 |
| Semi-detached | £201,500 | 493 | £2,606 | +0.8% | +17.3% | £227,000 |
| Terraced | £155,500 | 220 | £2,146 | +0.3% | +21.5% | £180,500 |
Not shown: flats (under 50 sales in the year, too few for a reliable median).
Compared with East Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Derbyshire | £230,000 | −1.1% | +12.2% | £2,750 | +1.2% |
| East Midlands | £237,500 | −1.2% | +10.5% | £2,784 | −1.0% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in North East Derbyshire sold for a median £2,750 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 1% lower than the figure for East Midlands (£2,784).
North East Derbyshire has the 101st lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 16th lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Its −1.1% change over the year is the 120th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 16th biggest fall of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
People moving in and out in North East Derbyshire
In the year ending June 2025, 6,852 people moved to North East Derbyshire from elsewhere in the UK and 5,194 moved away, a net gain of 1,658 (15.5 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Chesterfield 1,578
- Sheffield 1,473
- Bolsover 495
Most moved out to
- Chesterfield 1,275
- Sheffield 753
- Bolsover 451
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Rents in North East Derbyshire
The average private rent in North East Derbyshire was £791 a month in August 2026, 3.8% up on a year earlier. Rents in North East Derbyshire are 30.7% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
North East Derbyshire has the 54th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 8th lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
How many homes sell in North East Derbyshire
1,114 homes were sold in North East Derbyshire in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.04 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in North East Derbyshire were 5.2% up on the year before and 33.0% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 156th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 9th fewest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in North East Derbyshire
The police recorded 6,929 crimes in North East Derbyshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 7.2 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in North East Derbyshire rose 5.8% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 4.1% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.54 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.51 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.83 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.31 |
North East Derbyshire has the 121st lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 17th lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in North East Derbyshire
North East Derbyshire is the 139th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 158th |
| Income | 168th |
| Employment | 120th |
| Education and skills | 128th |
| Health | 92nd |
| Crime | 195th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 192nd |
| Living environment | 236th |
Broadband and mobile in North East Derbyshire
87.9% of premises in North East Derbyshire can get gigabit broadband and 97.6% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 87.9% can get full fibre, and 0.8% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 140th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
83.4% of premises in North East Derbyshire get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Questions about North East Derbyshire
How much does a house cost in North East Derbyshire?
The median price paid for a home in North East Derbyshire was £230,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £343,750; semi-detached £201,500; terraced £155,500.
Are house prices in North East Derbyshire going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in North East Derbyshire fell 1.1%, and over five years it rose 12.2%. Across East Midlands prices fell 1.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in North East Derbyshire?
The average private rent in North East Derbyshire was £791 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £569; 2 bed £723; 3 bed £878; 4+ bed £1,209.
Is North East Derbyshire a safe place to live?
North East Derbyshire had 7.2 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 121st lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for East Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in North East Derbyshire?
87.9% of premises in North East Derbyshire can get full fibre and 87.9% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Chesterfield 9 km
- Derbyshire Dales 13 km
- Bolsover 18 km
- Sheffield 20 km
- Amber Valley 22 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.