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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackwell is £47,134 per year. 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
44
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.4%
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
22.48(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.66(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.62(-25%)
Public order
3.28(-53%)
Other theft
2.81(-52%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Blackwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £710,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackwell 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 Blackwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£261,248
Semi-Detached26£145,000
Terraced9£150,000

10 years median price trend in Blackwell

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

All postcodes in Blackwell

DE555AB

Midland Terrace

DE555JH

Alfreton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.