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About

East Markham ward encompasses the village of East Markham itself along with several smaller surrounding settlements, including West Drayton and Tuxford. The area is characterised by agricultural land and a mix of historic and modern housing. The landscape is predominantly flat, typical of the Nottinghamshire claylands, with fields defining the views between communities. Local life centres on village amenities like shops, schools, and pubs, serving a largely residential population.

The ward contains the A1 road and the East Coast Main Line railway, providing significant transport links that historically shaped its development. A notable local landmark is the Markham Moor Little Chef roundabout building, a distinctive 1960s hyperbolic paraboloid structure. The area's economy has traditional ties to farming, though many residents now commute to larger towns for work. Community events often focus on the village halls and the parish church of St. John the Baptist in East Markham.

Area overview

On average East Markham has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Markham is £51,028 per year. The median sale price in East Markham is £370,000 (around £266 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £295,000 and £450,000. There are 2 schools in East Markham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). East Markham is home to around 2,501 people, with a population density of about 45.5 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Markham Population
2,501
Population density
45.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.39(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.79(+72%)
Vehicle crime
11.6(+182%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.4(-50%)
Other crime
5.6(+137%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,390
95.56%
Other White
27
1.08%
Irish
15
0.6%
Indian
13
0.52%
Pakistani
13
0.52%
Total population: 2,501

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
721
34.14%
Level 3 (A level)
399
18.89%
No qualifications
352
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
279
13.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
196
9.28%
Total 16+ residents: 2,112

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
515
48.95%
Owns with a mortgage
327
31.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
90
8.56%
Social rents from council
61
5.8%
Other forms of private rent
36
3.42%
Total households: 1,052

Property prices in East Markham

Median price: £370,000
Price per sq ft: £266
Sales (last 12 months): 31
Typical range (middle 50%): £295K – £450K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £266 per square foot) in East Markham area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,500 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Markham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£403,750£276
Terraced2£265,000£314
Semi-Detached7£250,000£213

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Markham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Markham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£316,250£130,000—
2017£295,000£225,000£180,000
2018£363,000£159,500£306,000
2019£316,000£335,000£200,000
2020£358,750£184,000£125,000
2021£405,000£213,500£125,000
2022£385,000£190,000£260,000
2023£442,000£170,000£130,500
2024£350,000£297,500£182,000
2025£377,500£203,500£200,000
2026£425,000£292,500—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Markham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Markham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£195—
2017£186£187£136
2018£193£170£215
2019£198£186£216
2020£208£152£204
2021£227£186£169
2022£255£222£224
2023£272£171£147
2024£237£246£271
2025£255£226£293
2026£283£232—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Markham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East Markham in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bassetlaw district.

Band A£1,763
Band B£2,057
Band C£2,351
Band D£2,645
Band E£3,233
Band F£3,820
Band G£4,408
Band H£5,290

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

Local government

Elected councillors for East Markham ward.

Local councillors

Gary Dinsdale

East Markham - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about East Markham

Is East Markham safe?

East Markham records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in East Markham?

The median sale price in East Markham is £370,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in East Markham?

East Markham has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is East Markham?

East Markham scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in East Markham sits around rank 18,100 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 East Markham?

The average household income in East Markham is around £51,028 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for East Markham?

East Markham is represented by 1 elected councillor: Gary Dinsdale (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin East Markham

DN220QG

Causeway Lane

NG220RT

Church Lane

NG220ST

Rufford Close

NG220PR

Markham Clinton Pumping Station

DN220QP

Mill Lane

NG220QP

Beckland Hill

NG220SN

Lincoln Road

NG220GT

Main Street

NG220SP

Broad Gate

NG220BT

Leys Lane

DN220PY

Follet Close

NG220RX

Stocks Fold

DN228DB

Blyth Road

DN220QZ

Hawksley Lane

NG220SS

Lincoln Road

DN220TE

Old London Road

NG220RN

Ash Holt Lane

NG220PS

Leys Lane

DN220QN

Mill Lane

NG220RF

Old Hall Lane

DN228DD

Gravel Pit Lane

NG220FY

St Johns Court

DN220QU

Great North Road

NG220TT

Welwyn Close

DN220PG

East Markham

NG220QT

Priestgate

DN228DZ

Haughton Meadows

DN228DG

Haughton Hall Cottages

NG220QW

York Street

NG220QR

East View

NG220RB

Hall Close

DN220QR

East Markham

NG220RY

College Court

NG220SF

Crossways

NG220FF

Judes Park

NG220SD

Plantation Road

DN220QQ

East Markham

NG220PW

The Avenue

NG220FP

Orchardside Road

NG220RS

Town Street

DN228BJ

Old London Road

DN220FY

Woodyard Lane

DN228EB

Church Lane

NG220SU

Thoresby Wood

NG220PP

Main Street

DN228DF

Gravel Pit Lane

NG220QQ

Low Street

DN228DU

Hillside View

DN220QS

Great North Road

DN228DY

Haughton Mill Cottages

NG220RA

Hall Lane

NG220PG

Leys Lane

NG220RQ

Askham Road

NG220QL

High Street

NG220PL

Cleveland Hill

NG220RJ

Ash Holt Lane

NG220RW

South Croft

DN228ED

Old London Road

NG220PH

Cleveland Hill

NG220QS

East View

DN220PS

Main Street

NG220QU

Mark Lane

DN228DT

Main Street

NG220SR

Lincoln Road

NG220QJ

High Street

DN220QW

Holme Lane

NG220QY

Queens Close

NG220SW

Lincoln Road

NG220QN

Great Lane

DN220RB

Causeway Lane

NG220RZ

Orchard Grove

DN228DH

West Drayton Avenue

DN228DQ

West Drayton Avenue

DN220QE

Rectory Walk

NG220QX

York Paddock

NG220WX

Bramley Close

DN228DW

Main Street

DN220PF

East Markham

NG220QH

Farm Lane

DN228DN

Church Lane

NG220TE

Lincoln Road

DN220QY

Holme Lane

NG220QZ

College Lane

NG220SQ

Crossways

NG220SG

Trinity Crescent

NG220SA

Church Street

DN220QH

Gamston

NG220SB

Back Lane

DN220QX

Great North Road

DN220QD

Gamston

DN220QF

Rectory Lane

DN220RU

Drayton Road

DN220PR

London Road

NG220SL

Lincoln Road

NG220GU

Bacon Lane

NG220RD

Plantation Road

NG220RE

High Street

NG220QG

Church Street

DN220PE

Great North Road

NG220SE

Plantation Avenue