Derbyshire Dales

Expensive to buy into, but affordable to rent in. Derbyshire Dales has a median house price 7.5 times median annual pay, a high multiple and among the most expensive in the East Midlands, with its price being higher than 51% of England authorities. However, rents are more reasonable, taking 22.9% of gross median earnings and below the East Midlands median. Crime is low, at 45.3 per 1,000, and deprivation scores are also good, ranking 6 of 35 in the region. Pupils in Good or Outstanding schools are at 93.2%, better than most in the region. This suits those prioritising school quality and lower crime over career opportunities, and who can afford the high upfront cost of housing.

Written from the indicators on this page, 2026-08 data.

Colour shows quintile position against 361 UK Local Authorities. Green is the best position for someone moving here; red is the worst. Direction is set per indicator — higher pay, lower rent, less crime, less deprivation are all green.