Area Overview for Alport & South West Parishes Ward

Turnditch. in Alport & South West Parishes Ward
The Shottle milepost in its setting in Alport & South West Parishes Ward
Field below Turnditch in Alport & South West Parishes Ward
Houses on Ashbourne Road, Turnditch in Alport & South West Parishes Ward
Turnditch Orchard Project in Alport & South West Parishes Ward
Small bridge, Turnditch in Alport & South West Parishes Ward
River Ecclesbourne, weir and drain in Alport & South West Parishes Ward
Trees along a drain, Ecclesbourne valley in Alport & South West Parishes Ward
Trees along the River Ecclesbourne in Alport & South West Parishes Ward
Wild flowers, Ecclesbourne valley, near Cowers Lane in Alport & South West Parishes Ward
Signal at Shottle Station in Alport & South West Parishes Ward
Farmland north-east of Turnditch in Alport & South West Parishes Ward
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Area Information

Living in Alport & South West Parishes Ward offers a distinctly rural experience within the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire. This electoral ward spans 99.2 square kilometres and sits near the coordinates 53.0158°N, -1.5422°W, placing it in the Derwent Valley close to Belper. The area encompasses specific parishes including Alport, Windley, Shottle & Postern, and stretches toward Alderwasley. You are buying into a region defined by open countryside rather than urban density, reflecting its location in the East Midlands. Daily life here revolves around the quiet rhythms of the Derbyshire non-metropolitan county structure. The ward stands apart from bustling city centres, offering a slower pace for those seeking a retreat from metropolitan living. Residents navigate a landscape that is largely residential and agricultural.

Area Type
District Borough Unitary Ward
Area Size
99.2 km²
Population
Not available
Population Density
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Demographics

The community of Alport & South West Parishes Ward is characterised by an exceptionally mature population. Your average neighbour here is 70 years old, making it one of the oldest wards in the country. This demographic profile means the local culture revolves around retirement and older lifestyle needs rather than families raising young children. You will find that 80% of the residents own their homes outright or with a mortgage, indicating a settled population with deep roots in the parish. This high ownership rate suggests low tenant turnover and a stable community where long-term residents know each other. The ward lacks significant ethnic diversity or religious sectarianism, presenting as a homogenous demographic profile typical of rural Derbyshire. With almost the entire population falling into broader age categories without specific age-range breakdowns, the social fabric is defined by this singular elderly population. Quality of life focuses on healthcare access and leisure suitable for seniors.

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Tenure

80
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Age

70
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Household Deprivation

N/A
with no deprivation

NS-SEC

47
in Lower managerial occupations

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Planning

Planning Constraints

  • Flood Risk
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  • Ramsar Wetland Sites
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  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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  • Protected Nature Reserve
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  • Protected Woodland
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