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Bilsthorpe & Farnsfield

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About

Bilsthorpe and Farnsfield lie within the Newark and Sherwood district and form a patchwork of farmland, hedgerows and small woodlands. The area is made up of a number of village centres, linked by lanes and a network of public footpaths and bridleways. Local services concentrate around village halls, primary schools, a handful of shops and pubs, and community-run sports clubs. Agriculture and woodland management shape the land use, and fields are often bounded by hedgerows and mature trees that support local wildlife corridors.

Local landmarks reflect the area’s past and community life. Bilsthorpe retains visible traces of its mining era — the colliery site closed in 1997 and a miners’ memorial marks that history — while village green spaces and sports fields are used for seasonal events. Farnsfield’s parish church of St Michael, with medieval origins, stands near the village centre beside a traditional pond and meeting place. Regular community gatherings, volunteer groups and maintained footpaths make the two villages active at a local level and provide direct access into the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Bilsthorpe & Farnsfield has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bilsthorpe & Farnsfield is £53,787 per year. There are 5 schools in Bilsthorpe & Farnsfield: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bilsthorpe & Farnsfield is home to around 9,286 people, with a population density of about 87.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bilsthorpe & Farnsfield Population
9,286
Population density
87.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.71(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.26(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.18(+10%)
Other crime
3.66(+55%)
Other theft
3.55(-38%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,824
95.01%
Other White
134
1.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
42
0.45%
Irish
42
0.45%
Total population: 9,287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,628
34.07%
Level 3 (A level)
1,376
17.84%
No qualifications
1,303
16.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,085
14.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
694
9%
Total 16+ residents: 7,714

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,742
43.88%
Owns with a mortgage
1,270
31.99%
Social rents from council
362
9.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
315
7.93%
Other social rented
157
3.95%
Total households: 3,970

Property prices in Bilsthorpe & Farnsfield

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Bilsthorpe & Farnsfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £1,375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bilsthorpe & Farnsfield in the 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 Bilsthorpe & Farnsfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached31£197,000
Flats1£78,000
Detached73£375,000
Terraced8£181,250

10 years median price trend in Bilsthorpe & Farnsfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bilsthorpe & Farnsfield.

All postcodes in Bilsthorpe & Farnsfield

NG228AW

Pumping Station

NG228BJ

Greaves Lane

NG228QU

Scarborough Road

NG228SQ

Kirklington Road

NG228WL

Yates Croft

NG250SB

Elmcroft

NG228RG

Mickledale Lane

NG220BY

Newton Paddocks

NG228AQ

Radley Road

NG228BW

Carvers Hollow

NG228EH

Gordon Close

NG228FD

Carding Close

NG228FY

Ash Grove

NG228GN

Orpington Way

NG228UE

Fern Close

NG250SR

Orchard Court

NG228DZ

Powell Court

NG228EF

Main Street

NG250SQ

Epperstone Road

NG229HB

Deerdale Lane

NG228LP

Broomfield Lane

NG250SF

Beanford Lane

NG220DJ

Back Lane

NG228BB

Belfields Yard

NG228QJ

North Drive

NG228SA

St Margarets Close

NG228TX

Belle Eau Park

NG229DE

May Lodge Drive

NG228LW

Broomfield Lane

NG228NN

Newark Road

NG228FR

Allesford Lane

NG250SG

Oxton Bypass

NG220DA

Kirklington Road

NG228RE

Mickledale Lane

NG228TQ

Meadow Grove

NG228JR

Chapel Lane

NG228BH

Greaves Lane

NG228BX

Station Road

NG228FF

Esam Close

NG228JT

Brickyard Lane

NG228QT

Cul De Sac

NG228UB

Lumley Close

NG250RQ

Old Rufford Road

NG228DA

Southwell Road

NG220DB

Newark Road

NG228AY

The Turnpike

NG228GJ

Headstock Place

NG228NZ

Eakring Road

NG228QE

Church Street

NG228RP

Badgers Croft

NG250RB

Oxton Hill

NG229DB

Mansfield Road

NG228FU

Holme Lane

NG228AJ

Radley Road

NG228GZ

Forge Close

NG228SB

Cheyne Drive

NG228UG

Brail Wood Road

NG228QW

Metcalfe Close

NG220BZ

Pond Farm Drive

NG228AL

Gray Lane

NG228DT

Ridgeway Close

NG228FG

Halifax Place

NG228NF

Southwell Road

NG228NL

Main Street

NG228NX

Eakring Road

NG228PB

Hockerton Road

NG228PS

Crompton Road

NG228PT

Savile Road

NG228QH

Valley Road

NG220DE

School Lane

NG228DQ

Milldale Road

NG228HG

Mansfield Road

NG228HJ

Mansfield Road

NG228LY

Fletcher Court

NG228SU

Eakring Road

NG220DF

Wellow Road

NG228EP

Tippings Lane

NG228GA

Sir Brian Way

NG228HQ

Sandholes

NG228NJ

Station Road

NG228NY

Eakring Road

NG228PR

Church Street

NG228QA

Mickledale Lane

NG228QZ

Allan Dale

NG228RF

Mickledale Lane

NG228UH

Bramble Close

NG228QP

Scarborough Road

NG228AG

Back Lane

NG228EA

Main Street

NG228JW

Chapel Lane

NG228SH

Kirklington Road

NG228TU

Brackner Lane

NG228AP

Cutlersforth

NG220DD

Main Street

NG228DS

Meadow Close

NG228LD

Spring Lane

NG250SA

Main Street

NG228DB

Station Road

NG220BW

Newark Road

NG220DL

Mill Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.