Living in New Mills
New Mills is a small town in Derbyshire.
New Mills is a small town. It is known for its strong high street. It i…
Where is New Mills?
- Type of place
- Town
- County
- Derbyshire
- Nation
- England
New Mills at a glance
- Schools: Strong local school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Around average for the region
- Typical sale price: around £239k (median of 393 sales across the built-up area)
What New Mills is known for
- Strong high street
- Riverfront
Frequently asked questions
What is New Mills like to live in?
New Mills is a small town. It is known for its strong high street. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 43.3 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether New Mills is safer or less safe than similar places. Housing here is around average for the region.
What is New Mills known for?
New Mills is known for strong high street, riverfront.
Is New Mills good for families?
Families in New Mills have 5 rated schools within reach. Police-recorded street crime was 43.3 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether New Mills is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is New Mills likely to suit?
New Mills may suit people who value 5 rated schools within reach and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in New Mills?
Schools here perform strongly. New Mills has 5 rated schools within reach.
Is New Mills a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 43.3 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether New Mills is safer or less safe than similar places.
How expensive is New Mills?
Homes in New Mills typically sell for around £239k, which is around average for the region. Median of 393 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is New Mills?
New Mills is a small town in Derbyshire, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.