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About

Barlborough ward lies in the northeast of Derbyshire, forming part of the wider Bolsover district. The area is primarily residential, with modern housing estates situated alongside older village properties. It is bordered by green agricultural land and sits close to the county boundary with South Yorkshire. The M1 motorway runs along its western edge, providing a significant transport link that influences the local landscape and connectivity.

A notable local landmark is the Elizabethan Barlborough Hall, a historic school building surrounded by its own parkland. The ward contains several small retail parks and business units that serve the local population. Community facilities include primary schools, sports fields, and a parish church. The nearby former mining areas have given way to new woodland plantings and country parks, shaping the periphery of the ward.

Area overview

On average Barlborough has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barlborough is £49,318 per year. There are 2 schools in Barlborough: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Barlborough is home to around 4,117 people, with a population density of about 281.3 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barlborough Population
4,117
Population density
281.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.59(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.6(-19%)
Public order
10.44(+51%)
Other theft
9.47(+66%)
Vehicle crime
6.8(+65%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,844
93.28%
Indian
64
1.55%
Other White
62
1.5%
Chinese
19
0.46%
Irish
18
0.44%
Total population: 4,121

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,106
31.85%
Level 3 (A level)
592
17.05%
No qualifications
584
16.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
528
15.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
338
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 3,473

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
720
40.34%
Owns with a mortgage
666
37.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
214
11.99%
Social rents from council
134
7.51%
Other forms of private rent
25
1.4%
Total households: 1,785

Property prices in Barlborough

Median price£221,000
Price per sq ft£257
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£161K – £293K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £221,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Barlborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £460,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barlborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£385,000£274
Semi-Detached33£181,500£247
Terraced7£155,250£248

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barlborough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barlborough.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209,000£129,000£55,000
2017£225,000£128,000£96,750
2018£253,000£148,725£111,000
2019£275,000£128,000£105,500
2020£286,250£154,500£140,000
2021£290,000£185,000£158,000
2022£309,500£172,000£104,000
2023£280,000£200,000£155,000
2024£285,000£190,000£174,950
2025£400,000£180,000£166,500
2026£320,000£220,000£137,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barlborough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barlborough.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199£148£69
2017£190£159£112
2018£220£181£130
2019£204£182£106
2020£240£203£202
2021£243£217£209
2022£272£243£182
2023£286£242£215
2024£279£236£213
2025£263£239£247
2026£235£246£240
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barlborough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barlborough in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.