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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 14.2% 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. The median sale price in Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth is £205,000 (around £216 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £155,000 and £275,000. There are 5 schools in Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 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
79
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.2%
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
29.76(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.39(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.37(+39%)
Vehicle crime
9.65(+134%)
Burglary
6.97(+109%)
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

Median price: £205,000
Price per sq ft: £216
Sales (last 12 months): 153
Typical range (middle 50%): £155K – £275K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £216 per square foot) in Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached57£280,250£235
Semi-Detached71£179,995£197
Terraced24£143,500£170
Flats1£95,000£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174,999—£120,000£116,000
2017£206,995£80,000£112,500£110,000
2018£209,995£79,375£115,000£110,000
2019£224,000£85,500£128,500£115,999
2020£229,999£78,500£144,999£117,000
2021£242,995—£150,100£145,000
2022£255,000£95,000£165,000£156,750
2023£279,998£156,000£175,000£130,000
2024£267,995£156,000£161,495£152,000
2025£282,150£147,475£176,000£148,000
2026£278,975£95,000£160,000£141,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163—£124£133
2017£181£69£116£157
2018£184£121£123£153
2019£193£121£137£168
2020£195£120£162£127
2021£213—£174£166
2022£234£132£209£204
2023£242£349£216£151
2024£235£379£205£171
2025£244£407£209£186
2026£229£158£208£168
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth 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.