Property market | £320,412 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is East Midlands (21.1 miles) | |
Broadband | 42.3mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 97.8% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 2.2% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 125 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 517 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Derbyshire Dales level) | |
Community | Median age is 51.1 | Population of 1,433 | Happiness is Above Average for Derbyshire, High for UK | |
Crime | 3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Derbyshire Dales) | |
Commute (approx) | - Birmingham New Street (82 mins) | |
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£320,412 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is East Midlands (21.1 miles) | |
42.3mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 51.1 | 1,433 | Happiness is Above Average for Derbyshire, High for UK | |
Ranked 125 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 517 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Derbyshire Dales level) | |
3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Derbyshire Dales) | |
- Birmingham New Street (82 mins) | |
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Cromford has one main store nearby, Morrisons Daily Matlock Green. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: Greyhound Hotel, Malt Shovel Public House, Midland Hotel, The Bell Inn, The Fishpond, The Old Bank. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: Alison House, Badger Barista, Bourbon Street Diner, Canyon Grill, Charles Steak House, China Rose Chinese Restaurant, Cromford Mill, Habib's Cromford ... (see map below for more). There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: 196 Coffee Lounge, Caffe Mauritzio, Forget Me Not Coffee Shop, Kosta's Cafe, Terrace Cafe, The Travellers Cafe. Cromford has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Cromford has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £502,868, which is up 4.6% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £320,412 (up 3.9% on last year) , a terraced house £268,310 (up 2.3% on last year) and a flat £197,935. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £634 per month. Property prices in Cromford are a little higher than the average property prices across Derbyshire and are similar when compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Cromford, prices have risen at a similar rate compared to the annual average price change seen across the Derbyshire region.
Property data is based on Derbyshire Dales level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Cromford, or click here to browse the longer list of Cromford property transactions from 2023.
Address | Details |
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36, Water Lane, Matlock, Derbyshire , DE4 3QH | Terraced - Sold for £210,000 on 01/09/2023 |
25, The Hill, Matlock, Derbyshire , DE4 3RF | Terraced - Sold for £200,000 on 07/18/2023 |
44, Water Lane, Matlock, Derbyshire , DE4 3QH | Terraced - Sold for £200,000 on 03/27/2023 |
5, The Hill, Matlock, Derbyshire , DE4 3RF | Terraced - Sold for £188,000 on 03/14/2023 |
61, The Hill, Matlock, Derbyshire , DE4 3QR | Terraced - Sold for £165,000 on 03/31/2023 |
Cromford has a healthy number of schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Anthony Gell School (Maintained school) which is a secondary school based in Wirksworth, Matlock. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Lea Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Tansley Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Wirksworth Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Wirksworth Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Cromford Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Wirksworth CofE Infant School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Anthony Gell School | Secondary school Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
St Giles Church of England Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Lea Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (7/11/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Matlock | |
Tansley Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (9/27/2012) | 22 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Matlock |
Wirksworth Infant School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/28/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Matlock | |
Cromford Church of England Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/3/2022) | 20 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Matlock |
Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/23/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Matlock | |
Wirksworth CofE Infant School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/28/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Matlock | |
Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/4/2011) | Ofsted Report Link | Matlock | |
Anthony Gell School Save school | Secondary school Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/26/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Matlock | |
St Giles Church of England Primary School Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (6/13/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Matlock | |
Wirksworth Junior School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (6/26/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Matlock |
School | Type |
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Lea Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (7/11/2012) |
Tansley Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/27/2012) 22 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Wirksworth Infant School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/28/2012) |
Cromford Church of England Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/3/2022) 20 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/23/2012) |
Wirksworth CofE Infant School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/28/2012) |
Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/4/2011) |
Anthony Gell School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (2/26/2015) |
St Giles Church of England Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/13/2018) |
Wirksworth Junior School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (6/26/2019) |
Station | Distance from Cromford | Commute options |
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Cromford A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +7% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 82 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 126 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 136 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 166 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Matlock Bath A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +9% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 84 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 128 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 138 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 168 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Matlock A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +10% from the previous year. | 3 miles |
- Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 86 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 130 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 140 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 170 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Whatstandwell A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +17% from the previous year. | 3 miles |
- Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 76 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 120 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 130 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 160 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 177 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Ambergate A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +1% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 72 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 116 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 126 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 156 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 173 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Belper A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +12% from the previous year. | 8 miles |
- Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 64 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 108 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 118 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 148 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 165 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 176 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Derbyshire Dales) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Derbyshire Dales residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 97.8% | 81.7% |
Mixed | 1.0% | 2.9% |
Asian | 0.7% | 9.3% |
Other | 0.3% | 2.1% |
Black | 0.2% | 4.0% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Derbyshire Dales consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 10.0% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 15.2% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 16.7% | 125 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 22.2% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 5.6% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 9.9% | |
Routine occupations | 10.9% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 5.2% | 517 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 4.2% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Derbyshire is average (52mbps). Cromford is slower than this, with average download speeds of 42.3mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Derbyshire Dales level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 42.3 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 87.9% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 1.6% |
Crime stats were found at the Derbyshire Dales level:
Type | Derbyshire Dales | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 44 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 3 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 5 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 0 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 17 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Cromford.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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East Midlands | River Derwent | River Derwent from Rowsley to the River Trent at Shardlow |
East Midlands | River Derwent | River Derwent at Whatstandwell including Cromford, Lea Wood, Lathkill Lane, Alsop Lane and Lea Lane |
East Midlands | Bradwell Brook, Dale Brook, Tideswell Brook, Warney Brook and Bentley Brook | Tributaries to the Rivers Noe, Derwent and Wye in North Derbyshire including Grinds Brook, Peakshole Water, Bradwell Brook, Stoke Brook, Bar Brook, Tideswell Brook, Warney Brook, Bentley Brook, Via Gellia and Lea Brook |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Cromford, Derbyshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £320,412 Detached: £502,868 | 44 | Primary: 6Secondary: | 16.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Wirksworth, Derbyshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £320,412 Detached: £502,868 | 44 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 16.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Bakewell, Derbyshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £320,412 Detached: £502,868 | 44 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 | 16.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Matlock, Derbyshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £320,412 Detached: £502,868 | 44 | Primary: 6Secondary: | N/A |
Buxton, Derbyshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £292,192 Detached: £469,664 | 65 | Primary: 7Secondary: 2 | 14.1% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Edale, Derbyshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £292,192 Detached: £469,664 | 65 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 14.1% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Glossop, Derbyshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £292,192 Detached: £469,664 | 65 | Primary: 7Secondary: 1 | 14.1% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Belper, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 7Secondary: 1 | 15.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Smalley, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 9.6% residents in higher managerial positions 7.6% residents long-term unemployed |
Heage, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 | 9.6% residents in higher managerial positions 7.6% residents long-term unemployed |
Quarndon, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 5Secondary: 3 | 16.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Duffield, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 4Secondary: 1 | 15.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Darley, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £204,841 Detached: £322,266 | 117 | Primary: 19Secondary: 9 | 11.1% residents in higher managerial positions 7.9% residents long-term unemployed |
Allestree, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £204,841 Detached: £322,266 | 117 | Primary: 11Secondary: 6 | 15.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Chellaston, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £204,841 Detached: £322,266 | 117 | Primary: 12Secondary: 4 | 7.4% residents in higher managerial positions 14.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Breadsall, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £211,648 Detached: £316,751 | 74 | Primary: 8Secondary: 2 | 15.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Cromford, Derbyshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £320,412 Detached: £502,868 | 44 | Primary: 6Secondary: |
Wirksworth, Derbyshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £320,412 Detached: £502,868 | 44 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
Bakewell, Derbyshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £320,412 Detached: £502,868 | 44 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 |
Matlock, Derbyshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £320,412 Detached: £502,868 | 44 | Primary: 6Secondary: |
Buxton, Derbyshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £292,192 Detached: £469,664 | 65 | Primary: 7Secondary: 2 |
Edale, Derbyshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £292,192 Detached: £469,664 | 65 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Glossop, Derbyshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £292,192 Detached: £469,664 | 65 | Primary: 7Secondary: 1 |
Belper, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 7Secondary: 1 |
Smalley, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
Heage, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
Quarndon, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 5Secondary: 3 |
Duffield, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 4Secondary: 1 |
Darley, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £204,841 Detached: £322,266 | 117 | Primary: 19Secondary: 9 |
Allestree, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £204,841 Detached: £322,266 | 117 | Primary: 11Secondary: 6 |
Chellaston, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £204,841 Detached: £322,266 | 117 | Primary: 12Secondary: 4 |
Breadsall, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £211,648 Detached: £316,751 | 74 | Primary: 8Secondary: 2 |
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