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Barlow & Holmesfield

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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Barlow & Holmesfield Population

1,974

Population density

49.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

21.78(-36%)

Anti-social behaviour

12.16(-26%)

Public order

6.08(-13%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.07(-32%)

Other theft

4.05(-30%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

1,908

96.66%

Other White

1.01%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.46%

Chinese

0.35%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.35%

Total population: 1,974

Economics

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

Owns outright

408

47.61%

Owns with a mortgage

240

28%

Social rents from council

104

12.14%

Private landlord or letting agency

5.72%

Other social rented

3.27%

Total households: 857

Property prices in Barlow & Holmesfield

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Barlow & Holmesfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,300 up to £1,975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barlow & Holmesfield over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	8	£627,500	£343,500	£543,750	£1,243,000	£1,765,000
Semi-Detached	6	£197,500	£160,850	£193,125	£256,250	£462,500
Terraced	3	£230,000	£227,750	£228,750	£240,000	£248,000

10 years median price trend in Barlow & Holmesfield

All postcodes in Barlow & Holmesfield

S173BQ

Owler Bar

S187WH

Cordwell Lane

S187SS

Rutland Terrace

S187SG

Valley Rise

S187WQ

Castle Hill

S187SJ

Commonside Road

S187SQ

Springfield Road

S187SX

Keepers Lane

S187TE

Wilkin Hill

S187SD

Cowley Lane

S187WP

The Common

S187WX

Woodside View

S187SH

Wilday Green Lane

S187TH

Oxton Rakes

S173BP

Owler Bar

S173BS

Moorwood Lane

S188SA

Kitchen Wood Lane

S187WT

Main Road

S187WW

Woodside Avenue

S187RZ

Mods Lane

S187SA

Millthorpe Lane

S187WA

Fanshawgate Lane

S187WD

Horsleygate Lane

S187SE

Far Lane

S187TJ

Crow Hole

S187WF

Unthank Lane

S187WZ

Vicarage Close

S187WE

Horsleygate Road

S187XA

Park Avenue

S187TN

Oaks Lane

S187AB

Barlow Grange Lane

S187SR

Springfield Road

S187SU

Dobbin Lane

S187TG

Commonside Road

S187TR

Hackney Lane

S187WY

The Crescent

S187SL

Valley Road

S187TT

Furnace Lane

S187SB

Cartledge Lane

S187TQ

Main Road

S187TS

Brookvale Close

S187SZ

Barlow Lees Lane

S187TD

Hackney Lane

S187TF

Newgate

S187WB

Fanshaw Gate Lane

S187ST

Brindwoodgate

S187TP

Overlees

S187AD

Grange Lane

S187WU

Park Rise

S187TL

Mill Lane

S187TB

Nesfield

S187WN

New Road

S187SP

Mill Street

S187SY

Monkwood

S187WG

Fox Lane

S187WJ

Cordwell Lane

S187SN

Valley Road

S187TA

Millcross Lane

S187WL

Mill Lane

S187SW

Barlow Lees

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail