Eckington is a town in North East Derbyshire, England, with a population of 11,855 as of the 2011 Census. It lies close to major roads such as the B6052, B6056, and the A6135, and is near the M1 motorway Junction 30.
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Eckington is a town and civil parish in North East Derbyshire, England. It is 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Chesterfield and 9 miles (14 km) southeast of Sheffield, on the border with South Yorkshire. It lies on the B6052 and B6056 roads close to the A6135 for Sheffield and Junction 30 of the M1. It had a 2001 population of 11,152, increasing to 11,855 at the 2011 Census. The town’s location near major roads and the M1 motorway provides connectivity to nearby urban centres, while its position on the Derbyshire–South Yorkshire border places it within reach of both counties’ amenities. The population growth between 2001 and 2011 suggests a stable community with potential for future development. The surrounding area offers a mix of rural and suburban character, with access to local transport routes and proximity to larger towns such as Sheffield and Chesterfield.