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Bassetlaw

About

Bassetlaw is a district in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, covering an area of 638 square kilometres. It borders South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, with the River Idle and River Trent running through the region. The district includes market towns like Worksop and Retford, along with rural villages and farmland. Bassetlaw has historical significance, with landmarks such as the Grade I listed Worksop Priory and the remains of Roche Abbey.

The area is known for its mix of industry and agriculture, with coal mining and manufacturing playing a role in its past. Today, logistics and distribution are growing sectors. Bassetlaw is well-connected by road and rail, with the A1 and East Coast Main Line passing through. The district also features green spaces like Clumber Park and Sherwood Forest, offering outdoor recreation.

Area overview

On average Bassetlaw has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bassetlaw is £39,811 per year. There are 60 schools in Bassetlaw: 51 primary (2 Outstanding and 41 Good) and 6 secondary (2 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

13.5%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bassetlaw Population

117,804

Population density

184.7 per km²

Demographics

British

108,338

91.97%

Other White

4,763

4.04%

Indian

522

0.44%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

505

0.43%

Other

492

0.42%

Total population: 117,803

Housing

Owns outright

19,442

37.78%

Owns with a mortgage

15,672

30.46%

Private landlord or letting agency

7,210

14.01%

Social rents from council

6,124

11.9%

Other social rented

1,573

3.06%

Total households: 51,458

Property prices in Bassetlaw

Based on 1,526 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Bassetlaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	629	£300,000	£187,700	£252,500	£375,000	£558,000
Flats	32	£96,000	£63,300	£87,250	£122,500	£156,000
Semi-Detached	614	£175,000	£120,000	£150,000	£200,000	£280,000
Terraced	251	£135,000	£66,500	£108,000	£163,500	£212,500

10 years price trend in Bassetlaw

All wards in Bassetlaw

Beckingham

Blyth

Carlton

Clayworth

East Markham

East Retford East

East Retford North

East Retford South

East Retford West

Everton

Harworth

Langold

Misterton

Rampton

Ranskill

Sturton

Sutton

Tuxford and Trent

Welbeck

Worksop East

Worksop North

Worksop North East

Worksop North West

Worksop South

Worksop South East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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