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About

Coal Aston ward lies in the eastern part of North East Derbyshire, bordering the city of Sheffield. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing developments from different periods. Its landscape includes open farmland and green spaces, with views towards the surrounding countryside. The local infrastructure supports a community-focused environment with essential amenities.

A notable local landmark is the Coal Aston War Memorial, situated on the village green. The area is served by the A61 road, a major route providing connections to Chesterfield and beyond. Residential patterns show a transition from older village cores to more modern suburban estates, reflecting its evolution as a commuter settlement within the wider region.

Area overview

On average Coal Aston has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 3.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Coal Aston is £46,144 per year. There are 1 schools in Coal Aston: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Coal Aston is home to around 3,756 people, with a population density of about 1,528.8 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Coal Aston Population
3,756
Population density
1,528.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
15.18(+75%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.11(-59%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.32(-69%)
Public order
3.46(-50%)
Other theft
3.46(-39%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,625
96.51%
Other White
28
0.75%
Pakistani
16
0.43%
Chinese
14
0.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.37%
Total population: 3,756

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,025
31.39%
Level 3 (A level)
586
17.95%
No qualifications
536
16.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
460
14.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
300
9.19%
Total 16+ residents: 3,265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,035
58.05%
Owns with a mortgage
520
29.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
123
6.9%
Social rents from council
70
3.93%
Other forms of private rent
24
1.35%
Total households: 1,783

Property prices in Coal Aston

Median price£307,363
Price per sq ft£328
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£255K – £346K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £307,363 (about £328 per square foot) in Coal Aston area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £616,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coal Aston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£325,000£361
Semi-Detached15£300,000£296
Terraced9£255,000£287
Flats1£145,000£264

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Coal Aston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coal Aston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£187,500£204,000
2017£234,500£225,000£235,000
2018£231,500£225,000£191,250
2019£251,000£240,000£153,000
2020£265,000£236,750£244,500
2021£300,000£251,000£167,750
2022£330,000£295,000£420,000
2023£325,000£267,250£195,475
2024£310,000£253,750£208,000
2025£320,000£287,000£295,000
2026£327,500£287,500£185,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coal Aston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coal Aston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238£233£129
2017£246£224£220
2018£263£223£229
2019£293£236£228
2020£282£240£267
2021£302£272£249
2022£402£327£325
2023£357£272£286
2024£325£295£294
2025£359£292£326
2026£370£296£283
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coal Aston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Coal Aston in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Coal Aston

Is Coal Aston safe?

Coal Aston records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Coal Aston?

The median sale price in Coal Aston is £307,363 (about £328 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Coal Aston?

Coal Aston has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Coal Aston?

Coal Aston scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Coal Aston sits around rank 28,002 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Coal Aston?

The average household income in Coal Aston is around £46,144 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Coal Aston?

Coal Aston is represented by 2 elected councillors: Mark David Foster (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Richard Charles Spooner (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.