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About

Bilsthorpe ward lies in the central part of the Newark and Sherwood district, encompassing the village of Bilsthorpe and its surrounding rural land. The area's landscape is primarily defined by former mining activity, with large areas of reclaimed land now forming part of the wider Sherwood Forest region. This history has shaped the settlement pattern and the local economy, creating a distinct community within the Nottinghamshire countryside.

The village itself serves as the focal point, with residential areas and local amenities. A notable feature is the presence of Bilsthorpe Business Park, which occupies a portion of the former colliery site, representing the area's economic transition. The ward includes farmland and pockets of woodland, connecting it to the forest heritage of the district while maintaining its own practical, working character.

Area overview

On average Bilsthorpe has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bilsthorpe is £53,787 per year. There are 1 schools in Bilsthorpe: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bilsthorpe is home to around 3,490 people, with a population density of about 544.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bilsthorpe Population
3,490
Population density
544.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.55(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.24(+97%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.91(+127%)
Public order
5.73(-17%)
Other crime
4.87(+106%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,338
95.7%
Other White
54
1.55%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
0.49%
Irish
12
0.34%
Indian
10
0.29%
Total population: 3,488

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
700
24.27%
Level 4 qualifications or above
607
21.05%
Level 3 (A level)
512
17.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
460
15.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
330
11.44%
Total 16+ residents: 2,884

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
561
36.67%
Owns with a mortgage
474
30.98%
Social rents from council
213
13.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
135
8.82%
Other social rented
115
7.52%
Total households: 1,530

Property prices in Bilsthorpe

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £203,000 in Bilsthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £689,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bilsthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached21£280,000£2,800
Flats1£78,000£1,238
Semi-Detached15£170,000£2,196
Terraced4£181,250£2,226

10 years median price trend in Bilsthorpe

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

All postcodes in Bilsthorpe

NG228RS

The Gables

NG228GB

Sir Brian Way

NG228SE

Thoresby Glade

NG228PR

Church Street

NG228SL

Oaktree Drive

NG228RB

Mickledale Lane

NG228WU

Ivy Gardens

NG228QW

Metcalfe Close

NG228UX

Lakeside Court

NG228RR

Bungalow Lane

NG228TX

Belle Eau Park

NG228QY

Cross Street

NG228SJ

Farnsfield Road

NG228RQ

Valley Road

NG228QD

Savile Road

NG228QG

Valley Approach

NG228QJ

North Drive

NG228SF

Clumber Way

NG228QX

The Crescent

NG228GH

Miners Close

NG228GP

Bilsthorpe

NG228QU

Scarborough Road

NG228RE

Mickledale Lane

NG228DD

Eakring Road

NG228RY

Benet Drive

NG228QQ

The Green

NG228PU

Oldbridge Way

NG228QL

South Drive

NG228ST

Bilsthorpe Business Park

NG228TR

Farnsfield Road

NG228QR

Church Street

NG228UN

Juniper Close

NG228SD

Archers Drive

NG228SQ

Kirklington Road

NG228PT

Savile Road

NG228RA

New Road

NG228RZ

Chappel Gardens

NG228TF

Mallard Close

NG228QT

Cul De Sac

NG228TT

Kirklington Road

NG228PS

Crompton Road

NG228RH

Oak Rise

NG228TG

Thornton Close

NG228SW

Rufford Close

NG228QA

Mickledale Lane

NG228UZ

The Crescent

NG228QF

Crompton Road

NG228QN

Mickledale Close

NG228DF

Armstrong Gardens

NG228RU

Church Hill

NG228RX

Scholars Way

NG228RW

Vickers Way

NG228GF

Peter Way

NG228QE

Church Street

NG228QZ

Allan Dale

NG228UB

Lumley Close

NG228RF

Mickledale Lane

NG228RN

Chewton Close

NG228WQ

Oak Tree Mews

NG228UF

Woodruff Lane

NG228UD

Forest Link

NG228UP

Bracken Court

NG228UY

Oldbridge Way

NG228QB

Mickledale Lane

NG228TU

Brackner Lane

NG228SR

Maid Marian Avenue

NG228GL

Stanton Avenue

NG228BP

Kirklington Road

NG228UH

Bramble Close

NG228PX

Eakring Road

NG228QH

Valley Road

NG228GD

David Avenue

NG228JG

Old Rufford Road

NG228GJ

Headstock Place

NG228TB

Church View

NG228QP

Scarborough Road

NG228SB

Cheyne Drive

NG228TP

Farnsfield Road

NG228GN

Orpington Way

NG228GE

Bill Lane

NG228UW

Woodbank Close

NG228DX

The Acorns

NG228SH

Kirklington Road

NG228RJ

Lansbury Drive

NG228SS

Kirklington Road

NG228PZ

Eakring Road

NG228RG

Mickledale Lane

NG228SP

Kirklington Road

NG228UJ

Goodman Close

NG228GG

Colliery Way

NG228SN

Highfields Drive

NG228TQ

Meadow Grove

NG228GA

Sir Brian Way

NG228RP

Badgers Croft

NG228RL

Lansbury Road

NG228UE

Fern Close

NG228QS

Church Street

NG228SG

Wycar Road

NG228SA

St Margarets Close

NG228PW

South Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.