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About

Blackwell ward sits within the Bolsover district of Derbyshire, historically centred around its former mining village. The area is characterised by residential streets, local shops, and community facilities serving its population. The landscape includes open fields and former industrial land, reflecting its economic transition.

A notable local landmark is the Blackwell Millennium Green, a community-managed open space created on reclaimed land. The ward maintains strong social connections, with several clubs and associations active in the village hall. It is positioned near the main A6175 road, providing a direct link to larger towns like Chesterfield.

Area overview

On average Blackwell has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 15.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackwell is £47,178 per year. The median sale price in Blackwell is £184,000 (around £210 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £143,713 and £233,500. There are 3 schools in Blackwell: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blackwell is home to around 4,271 people, with a population density of about 607.8 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackwell Population
4,271
Population density
607.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.58(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.49(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.26(-57%)
Public order
3.51(-49%)
Drugs
3.28(+13%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,127
96.63%
Other White
49
1.15%
Other Asian
14
0.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
0.3%
Irish
13
0.3%
Total population: 4,271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
896
24.74%
Level 4 qualifications or above
719
19.86%
Level 3 (A level)
674
18.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
554
15.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
421
11.63%
Total 16+ residents: 3,621

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
788
41.23%
Owns with a mortgage
589
30.82%
Social rents from council
294
15.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
185
9.68%
Other forms of private rent
34
1.78%
Total households: 1,911

Property prices in Blackwell

Median price: £184,000
Price per sq ft: £210
Sales (last 12 months): 56
Typical range (middle 50%): £144K – £234K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £184,000 (about £210 per square foot) in Blackwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£295,250£269
Terraced11£170,000£199
Semi-Detached27£157,000£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackwell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184,950£103,000£83,500
2017£158,000£117,500£75,000
2018£175,000£110,000£88,750
2019£189,000£120,000£91,000
2020£200,000£123,250£97,000
2021£202,500£130,000£113,500
2022£203,000£155,000£113,000
2023£254,000£152,500£121,681
2024£275,000£162,475£122,500
2025£259,995£144,975£160,000
2026£343,000£180,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackwell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174£105£99
2017£179£140£91
2018£171£129£103
2019£183£127£99
2020£195£130£105
2021£236£151£122
2022£269£179£137
2023£270£180£145
2024£259£177£146
2025£244£174£192
2026£279£218£222
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolsover district.

Band A£1,706
Band B£1,991
Band C£2,275
Band D£2,559
Band E£3,128
Band F£3,697
Band G£4,266
Band H£5,119

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Blackwell ward.

Local councillors

Clive Richard Moesby

Blackwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Sally Renshaw

Blackwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

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