April Park Care Home is a 40-bed residential care home located in Sheffield, Derbyshire.
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Dementia care homes in Eckington
There are 2 dementia care homes in and around Eckington on AskBart. The largest is Knowle Hill, with 74 beds. The most recent inspection was at April Park Care Home in January 2023.
Key facts: Eckington
| Dementia care homes listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 2 (50%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Derbyshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £974 |
| Largest | Knowle Hill (74 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | April Park Care Home (January 2023) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Eckington
Green SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
SafetyB
Good — safer than 41% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Derbyshire data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesA
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Derbyshire data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Derbyshire data (town-level not yet available)
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Care homes in Eckington on the map
- Good
- Requires improvement
Care homes (2)
1 in Eckington, 1 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
Knowle Hill
CQC Good
Knowle Hill is a 74-bed residential care home in Sheffield that provides care for people with dementia.
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House prices in North East Derbyshire
The average house price in North East Derbyshire is £250,387, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £250,387
- Detached
- £341,724
- Semi-detached
- £226,715
- Terraced
- £178,769
- Flats & maisonettes
- £122,710
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Types of care in Eckington
Residential care homes
2 in EckingtonDementia care homes
2 in EckingtonCommon questions
How many dementia care homes are there in Eckington?
AskBart lists 2 dementia care homes in and around Eckington, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in Eckington rated?
Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between dementia care homes in Eckington?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
Near Eckington
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