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Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth

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About

Harworth, Bircotes and Blyth form a cluster of settlements in eastern Bassetlaw, characterised by a mix of former mining communities and older market town heritage. The landscape here transitions from the industrial legacy of the Nottinghamshire coalfield to the agricultural lands bordering South Yorkshire. Housing is primarily a blend of interwar and postwar developments, alongside older stone-built properties, reflecting the area's evolution through the 20th century.

The area's history is visibly anchored by the Harworth Colliery, whose winding gear remains a prominent local landmark. Blyth retains its historic core centred around a 12th-century priory church and an ancient market cross, offering a contrast to the more modern layout of its neighbours. Road and rail links provide direct connections to Doncaster, Sheffield and Worksop, supporting local commuting patterns.

Area overview

On average Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth is £44,412 per year. There are 4 schools in Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth is home to around 11,188 people, with a population density of about 324.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth Population
11,188
Population density
324.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.51(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.59(-17%)
Vehicle crime
10.64(+155%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.39(+26%)
Shoplifting
7.33(-17%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,573
94.5%
Other White
258
2.31%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
37
0.33%
Other
37
0.33%
African
36
0.32%
Total population: 11,188

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,081
22.83%
No qualifications
2,045
22.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,653
18.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,493
16.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,038
11.39%
Total 16+ residents: 9,114

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,771
35.65%
Owns with a mortgage
1,599
32.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
666
13.41%
Social rents from council
609
12.26%
Other social rented
206
4.15%
Total households: 4,968

Property prices in Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth

Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £189,995 in Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £518,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth 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 Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached64£273,422
Semi-Detached95£172,500
Terraced32£152,500

10 years median price trend in Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth.

Data Sources

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