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Barlow & Holmesfield

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About

Barlow & Holmesfield ward is a predominantly rural area in North East Derbyshire, characterised by agricultural land and scattered settlements. The landscape consists of rolling farmland and patches of woodland, with the villages of Barlow and Holmesfield forming the main population centres. The ward is bordered by the city of Chesterfield to the north and the Peak District National Park to the west, placing it within a transitional zone between urban and protected upland areas.

A notable local landmark is Barlow Lees, a small hamlet with a historic cricket club. The area's network of public footpaths and quiet country lanes is used for walking and cycling. Holmesfield features a parish church with origins dating back to the Norman period, reflecting the ward's long-standing agricultural community. Local governance is managed as part of the wider North East Derbyshire district.

Area overview

On average Barlow & Holmesfield has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barlow & Holmesfield is £60,893 per year. There are 2 schools in Barlow & Holmesfield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Barlow & Holmesfield is home to around 1,974 people, with a population density of about 49.6 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barlow & Holmesfield Population
1,974
Population density
49.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.74(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.68(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.57(-25%)
Public order
4.05(-41%)
Other theft
3.55(-38%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,908
96.66%
Other White
20
1.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
0.46%
Chinese
7
0.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
0.35%
Total population: 1,974

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
615
36.87%
Level 3 (A level)
316
18.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
223
13.37%
No qualifications
219
13.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
162
9.71%
Total 16+ residents: 1,668

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
408
47.61%
Owns with a mortgage
240
28%
Social rents from council
104
12.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
49
5.72%
Other social rented
28
3.27%
Total households: 857

Property prices in Barlow & Holmesfield

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)21
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £575K

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Barlow & Holmesfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barlow & Holmesfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£850,000£393
Semi-Detached8£196,250£213
Terraced4£172,500£242

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barlow & Holmesfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barlow & Holmesfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£410,000
2017£582,500£183,000£343,585
2018£395,000£240,000£171,000
2019£435,000£215,000£170,000
2020£489,000£180,000£140,000
2021£637,500£245,000£205,000
2022£730,000£270,000£233,000
2023£777,500£297,500£217,500
2024£808,507£207,500£195,000
2025£850,000£197,500£172,500
2026£1,087,500£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barlow & Holmesfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barlow & Holmesfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234
2017£287£221£303
2018£342£229£221
2019£304£224£178
2020£296£199£232
2021£442£213£251
2022£379£298£271
2023£402£243£344
2024£371£272£261
2025£393£209£239
2026£805£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barlow & Holmesfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barlow & Holmesfield in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Barlow & Holmesfield

Is Barlow & Holmesfield safe?

Barlow & Holmesfield records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Barlow & Holmesfield?

The median sale price in Barlow & Holmesfield is £270,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 21 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Barlow & Holmesfield?

Barlow & Holmesfield has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Barlow & Holmesfield?

Barlow & Holmesfield scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Barlow & Holmesfield sits around rank 20,963 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Barlow & Holmesfield?

The average household income in Barlow & Holmesfield is around £60,893 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Barlow & Holmesfield?

Barlow & Holmesfield is represented by 1 elected councillor: Pam Jones (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.