Living in Derbyshire Dales
Derbyshire Dales is a large municipality in East Midlands (England), United Kingdom, home to 71,849 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 2%, #6 of 387), nature lovers (top 8%, #29 of 388), climate-conscious movers (top 8%, #30 of 388).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Derbyshire Dales
- It is part of Greater Sheffield, 29 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 32 min and sets around 15:51; in late June it sets around 21:37.
How Derbyshire Dales ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In East Midlands (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 66 | #64 of 378 | #7 of 40 | Map |
| Low-income household | 57 | #219 of 387 | #33 of 40 | Map |
| Low-income family | 62 | #94 of 378 | #12 of 40 | Map |
| Single parent | 65 | #88 of 378 | #12 of 40 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #62 of 378 | #4 of 40 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #47 of 378 | #4 of 40 | Map |
| Early retiree | 75 | #6 of 387 | #1 of 40 | Map |
| Single professional | 57 | #197 of 368 | #17 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 57 | #230 of 367 | #19 of 40 | Map |
| DINKS | 62 | #118 of 362 | #5 of 40 | Map |
| Remote worker | 65 | #164 of 387 | #21 of 40 | Map |
| Commuter | 66 | #303 of 368 | #30 of 40 | Map |
| Car-free household | 57 | #323 of 361 | #29 of 39 | Map |
| Student | 19 | #275 of 354 | #25 of 38 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 61 | #195 of 378 | #28 of 40 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 52 | #227 of 388 | #34 of 40 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 51 | #245 of 363 | #19 of 40 | Map |
| Expat professional | 57 | #131 of 387 | #4 of 40 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 68 | #80 of 378 | #5 of 40 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 77 | #29 of 388 | #1 of 40 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 43 | #108 of 388 | #2 of 40 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 63 | #81 of 388 | #9 of 40 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #47 of 388 | #4 of 40 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 54 | #280 of 388 | #21 of 40 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 80 | #30 of 388 | #4 of 40 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 59 | #189 of 388 | #15 of 40 | Map |
| Digital native | 45 | #327 of 368 | #30 of 40 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Amber Valley 18 km
- Chesterfield 20 km
- North East Derbyshire 21 km
- Bolsover 25 km
- Derby 25 km
- Ashfield 26 km
- Staffordshire Moorlands 30 km
- Mansfield 30 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.