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Grassmoor & Holmewood

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About

Grassmoor and Holmewood sit in North East Derbyshire, a short drive south of Chesterfield and north of Clay Cross. The area grew around coal workings in the 19th and 20th centuries; former pits and spoil tips were reshaped into public green space. Grassmoor Country Park occupies reclaimed land with raised mounds, shallow ponds and reed beds that formed where spoil and subsidence were flattened and landscaped, and paths follow old colliery tracks. Street patterns still reflect the mining era, with rows of cottages and back lanes that link the two villages.

The local economy mixes long-established workshops and a larger estate that replaced some colliery sites, alongside small shops and a community centre. There are primary schools, sports pitches and a village parade that hosts seasonal events. Many residents commute to Chesterfield or further afield, using local roads and bus links. Signposts to former pit sites and small plaques in public spaces record the area’s mining past, and community groups maintain allotments, pocket parks and walking routes that use the reclaimed landscape.

Area overview

On average Grassmoor & Holmewood has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 33.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Grassmoor & Holmewood is £40,527 per year. There are 3 schools in Grassmoor & Holmewood: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Grassmoor & Holmewood is home to around 10,219 people, with a population density of about 825.5 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Grassmoor & Holmewood Population
10,219
Population density
825.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.27(+89%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.04(+25%)
Public order
12.82(+85%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.74(+58%)
Other theft
6.75(+18%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,745
95.35%
Other White
152
1.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
67
0.66%
Indian
38
0.37%
Other Asian
38
0.37%
Total population: 10,220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,093
25.43%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,714
20.83%
Level 3 (A level)
1,431
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,249
15.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
955
11.61%
Total 16+ residents: 8,229

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,510
32.69%
Owns outright
1,197
25.91%
Owns with a mortgage
1,099
23.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
481
10.41%
Other social rented
234
5.07%
Total households: 4,619

Property prices in Grassmoor & Holmewood

Median price£176,500
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)130
Typical range (middle 50%)£143K – £228K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £176,500 (about £227 per square foot) in Grassmoor & Holmewood area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £515,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grassmoor & Holmewood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£302,000£271
Semi-Detached70£166,000£204
Terraced25£145,000£165
Flats1£107,000£242

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Grassmoor & Holmewood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grassmoor & Holmewood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£168,000£117,248£90,500
2017£168,995£110,000£103,500
2018£221,498£124,995£95,000
2019£219,995£124,500£108,995
2020£225,623£135,000£133,500
2021£245,000£140,000£116,000
2022£265,000£175,000£127,500
2023£280,000£172,900£125,300
2024£289,995£160,000£150,998
2025£302,000£170,000£130,000
2026£239,000£169,000£151,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grassmoor & Holmewood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grassmoor & Holmewood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£154£100
2017£182£150£129
2018£210£164£107
2019£225£170£124
2020£221£165£170
2021£239£193£130
2022£249£201£147
2023£261£224£156
2024£259£222£222
2025£271£222£145
2026£241£203£199
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grassmoor & Holmewood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Grassmoor & Holmewood in the last year.

All postcodes in Grassmoor & Holmewood

S425AH

Broom Drive

S445SQ

Shire Lane

S425XU

North Wingfield Central

S425UP

Pewit Close

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.