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Bilsthorpe

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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 15.6% 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
15.6%
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

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£226
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £323K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £226 per square foot) in Bilsthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £689,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bilsthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£296,250£265
Terraced3£182,500£205
Semi-Detached16£174,500£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bilsthorpe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bilsthorpe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£95,000£97,000
2017£186,500£92,000£95,000
2018£206,500£108,600£88,500
2019£187,500£110,000£106,500
2020£220,000£130,000£110,000
2021£230,000£127,500£120,000
2022£249,995£177,995£140,750
2023£276,248£193,000£148,000
2024£259,995£177,500£185,000
2025£293,500£177,825£181,250
2026£280,000£174,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bilsthorpe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bilsthorpe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176£133£175
2017£185£109£123
2018£185£119£96
2019£184£121£137
2020£197£136£131
2021£210£147£174
2022£260£224£170
2023£261£210£170
2024£269£194£239
2025£258£211£207
2026£248£174
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bilsthorpe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newark and Sherwood district.

Band A£1,788
Band B£2,086
Band C£2,384
Band D£2,682
Band E£3,278
Band F£3,874
Band G£4,470
Band H£5,364

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bilsthorpe ward.

Local councillors

Rhona Holloway

Bilsthorpe - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative