Town Pop. 7,092

Living in Eckington (North East Derbyshire): Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Eckington (North East Derbyshire) is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 50/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 54/100 against a town median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the S21 postcode district scores higher. Eckington (North East Derbyshire) leads all 5. The S21 district averages 46/100, putting Eckington (North East Derbyshire) 7 points above its own postcode area. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (92). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S21 postcode district.

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Eckington (North East Derbyshire) scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
54
83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 248 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 111 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 58 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 40 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Shoplifting 32 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
other 102 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 63 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 36 crimes
  3. 3 West End View 24 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 7.8 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
71
Green Space 48
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
47
6 schools in area · 17 within 4km
4Good1Requires Improvement1Inadequate
  • Camms CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Eckington Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Halfway Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Marsh Lane Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Birk Hill Infant & Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Eckington SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Inadequate

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
50
A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E6.6 mi
Rotherham General Hospital6.8 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E6.8 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,610 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
92
Full fibre (FTTP)88.7%
available across North East Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 157 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
40
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed2.7%Retired26.3%Student3.5%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.1%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary36.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.3%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership61.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax North East Derbyshire · 2026-27
A £1,645
B £1,919
C £2,193
D £2,467
E £3,015
F £3,563
G £4,112
H £4,934
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
41
Woodhouse 3.9 mi
Dronfield 4.4 mi
Kiveton Bridge 4.6 mi
J30 M1 3.1 mi
J30 M1 3.3 mi
J29A M1 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Adequate 16
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £225,000 40
Detached £320,000 17
Semi-detached £175,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£126k £204k £284k £361k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Marsh Lane 40 1.2 mi away ⇄
Renishaw 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Spinkhill 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Ridgeway 41 1.9 mi away ⇄
Highlane 59 2.0 mi away ⇄
Killamarsh 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Barrow Hill 31 2.3 mi away ⇄
Staveley (Chesterfield) 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Woodthorpe 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Unstone Green 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Barlborough 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
Brimington 56 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eckington (North East Derbyshire) a nice place to live?

Eckington (North East Derbyshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Eckington (North East Derbyshire) is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Eckington (North East Derbyshire)?

Eckington (North East Derbyshire) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 54/100. There were 591 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Eckington (North East Derbyshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Eckington (North East Derbyshire) are Camms CofE (Aided) Primary School, Eckington Junior School and Halfway Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Eckington (North East Derbyshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Eckington (North East Derbyshire)?

The current median house price in Eckington (North East Derbyshire) is £225,000, around 21% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £320,000, semi-detached £175,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 47%. There were 40 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Eckington (North East Derbyshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Eckington (North East Derbyshire)

S21 46 ⇄

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