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East Midlands

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The East Midlands covers Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland. It runs from parts of the Peak District through rolling farmland into the fenlands and coast of Lincolnshire, with the River Trent crossing several counties. Major centres such as Nottingham, Leicester, Derby and Lincoln grew from markets and manufacturing; modern transport links include the M1 corridor and regional rail that connect towns and cities across the area.

Historic and industrial traces are visible across the region: Sherwood Forest and the Major Oak sit in Nottinghamshire, the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site follows the River Derwent in Derbyshire, and Melton Mowbray is known for its pork pies and local Stilton dairies. Rutland Water provides a large reservoir and nature reserve, while East Midlands Airport serves the central belt linking the region to wider UK and international routes.

Area overview

On average East Midlands has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Midlands is £50,386 per year. There are 2291 schools in East Midlands: 1671 primary (93 Outstanding and 1309 Good) and 288 secondary (25 Outstanding and 195 Good). East Midlands is home to around 4,880,054 people, with a population density of about 312.4 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

East Midlands Population

4,880,054

Population density

312.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

34.22(-1%)

Anti-social behaviour

16.43(+1%)

Shoplifting

8.88(+8%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.46(+2%)

Public order

6.98(-2%)

England average

Demographics

British

3,882,390

79.56%

Other White

258,438

5.3%

Indian

229,831

4.71%

African

83,161

1.7%

Pakistani

71,038

1.46%

Total population: 4,880,054

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,163,784

29.11%

No qualifications

778,906

19.48%

Level 3 (A level)

731,371

18.29%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

556,046

13.91%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

415,084

10.38%

Total 16+ residents: 3,998,045

Housing

Owns outright

722,183

35.45%

Owns with a mortgage

611,592

30.02%

Private landlord or letting agency

337,278

16.55%

Social rents from council

178,068

8.74%

Other social rented

124,961

6.13%

Total households: 2,037,332

Property prices in East Midlands

Based on 57,614 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in East Midlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £25,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 East Midlands over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	21,766	£345,973	£198,125	£275,000	£440,000	£675,000
Flats	3,172	£130,000	£70,000	£105,000	£167,000	£270,900
Semi-Detached	19,921	£230,000	£135,000	£186,000	£275,000	£380,000
Terraced	12,755	£190,000	£100,000	£150,000	£235,000	£330,000

10 years median price trend in East Midlands

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in East Midlands

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