About Callow

Callow is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, in the east of England. It lies within the DE6 postcode area, situated near the border with Leicestershire. The village is part of the civil parish of Wymeswold and is surrounded by rural countryside, with farmland and woodland nearby. The area is characterised by its quiet, agricultural setting and traditional English village layout. While small in size, Callow offers a peaceful environment and is close to the village of Wymeswold, which provides local amenities. The village is accessible by road, with the A6006 passing nearby, connecting it to nearby towns and cities. Its location makes it a convenient base for exploring the wider Derbyshire countryside.

School Ratings in Callow

Families in Callow have access to 18 local schools. A further 9 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Callow

Homes sell for an average of £385K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £464K.

Deprivation and Employment in Callow

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Callow among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Callow

Callow benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,551 sales

Average Price £385K
£2K £9.8M
Detached £464K 2,285
Semi £262K 983
Terraced £223K 696
Flat £201K 184

Deprivation and Employment in Callow IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Callow experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
8/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
5/10
11,944 Children (0-15) 17%
43,075 Working Age 60%
21,916 Older (60+) 31%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 15.5% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 7.6% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Cromford Train Station 3.8 miles
Whatstandwell Train Station 4.4 miles
Matlock Bath Train Station 4.5 miles
Matlock Train Station 5.2 miles
Ambergate Train Station 5.3 miles
Belper Train Station 6 miles

Location

Local Government

District Derbyshire Dales
County Derbyshire
Ward Ashbourne South
Constituency Derbyshire Dales
Parish Ashbourne
Region East Midlands