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Holmewood & Heath

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About

Holmewood & Heath ward is situated in the north-eastern part of Derbyshire, encompassing several former mining villages. The landscape is characterised by rolling countryside and remnants of its industrial heritage, with residential areas primarily consisting of post-war housing estates. The local economy has transitioned from its historical reliance on coal, with business parks now providing employment. Community facilities are focused around local centres in Holmewood and Heath.

A notable local landmark is the model village at Holmewood, built in the early 20th century for colliery workers. The area includes stretches of the Chesterfield Canal, which runs through the ward, offering a linear green space for recreation. Public transport links connect the villages to Chesterfield, serving as the main urban centre for the ward's residents. The terrain includes areas of open farmland and woodland on its fringes.

Area overview

On average Holmewood & Heath has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 23.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holmewood & Heath is £40,749 per year. There are 2 schools in Holmewood & Heath: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Holmewood & Heath is home to around 4,364 people, with a population density of about 414.2 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
23.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holmewood & Heath Population
4,364
Population density
414.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.22(+124%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.29(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.89(+100%)
Public order
14.21(+105%)
Other theft
11.46(+101%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,148
95.01%
Other White
82
1.88%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
27
0.62%
Indian
17
0.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
0.34%
Total population: 4,366

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
879
24.55%
Level 4 qualifications or above
802
22.4%
Level 3 (A level)
627
17.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
523
14.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
403
11.25%
Total 16+ residents: 3,581

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
588
29.7%
Owns with a mortgage
525
26.52%
Social rents from council
521
26.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
244
12.32%
Other social rented
68
3.43%
Total households: 1,980

Property prices in Holmewood & Heath

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£233
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £259K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £233 per square foot) in Holmewood & Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £585,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holmewood & Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£320,000£248
Semi-Detached33£165,000£225
Terraced8£155,000£131

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holmewood & Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holmewood & Heath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154,750£120,995£89,500
2017£159,975£111,995£111,995
2018£162,498£124,995£102,500
2019£173,995£122,500£108,995
2020£216,500£129,998£126,000
2021£255,000£142,000£127,500
2022£297,245£178,500£140,000
2023£284,498£175,000£125,150
2024£294,998£170,000£170,000
2025£319,998£183,000£132,500
2026£302,500£160,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holmewood & Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holmewood & Heath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177£157£101
2017£176£156£157
2018£183£164£124
2019£180£171£156
2020£213£174£159
2021£236£194£143
2022£258£215£167
2023£264£217£159
2024£263£232£225
2025£267£232£128
2026£241£204£235
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holmewood & Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Holmewood & Heath

Is Holmewood & Heath safe?

Holmewood & Heath records about 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Holmewood & Heath?

The median sale price in Holmewood & Heath is £185,000 (about £233 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Holmewood & Heath?

Holmewood & Heath has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Holmewood & Heath?

Holmewood & Heath scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Holmewood & Heath sits around rank 8,241 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 Holmewood & Heath?

The average household income in Holmewood & Heath is around £40,749 per year, and 23% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Holmewood & Heath?

Holmewood & Heath is represented by 2 elected councillors: Lee Hayden Stone (Labour Party) and Suzy Anna Cornwell (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Holmewood & Heath

S425UG

Stainsby Close

S425TE

Chesterfield Road

S425TB

Tibshelf Road

S425SU

Mornington Road

S425TD

Chesterfield Road

S425FX

Masefield Way

S445SH

Shire Lane

S425TR

Dickens Drive

S425ZQ

Holmewood & Heath

S425FU

Masefield Place

S425UR

Astwith Close

S425DR

Mansfield Road

S445SA

Main Street

S445SD

Mansfield Road

S425SG

Churchland Avenue

S425FZ

Blueberry Court

S425XL

Sycamore Drive

S425DS

Postmans Lane

S425WF

Azure Drive

S425TA

Tibshelf Road

S425UY

Park Road

S445SR

Heath Common

S425SJ

Heath Road

S425GN

Maiden Drive

S425RH

Barnfield Close

S425TF

Chesterfield Road

S425GE

Holmewood & Heath

S425GD

Kestrel Court

S445RD

Bracken Avenue

S425DA

Birkin Lane

S425DN

Springwood Street

S425RZ

Hunloke Road

S446UZ

Church Lane

S425WR

Damselfly Drive

S445QT

Heath Road

S425RA

Heath Road

S425BX

Enterprise Drive

S425GL

Feld Lane

S425QY

Searston Avenue

S445SQ

Shire Lane

S425UH

Fabric View

S425UN

Meadow Croft

S425SQ

Glebe Close

S425DU

Mill Lane

S425TZ

Shelley Street

S445SL

School Close

S445QS

Main Road

S425DB

Church Lane

S425RL

Hardwick Close

S425RP

Compton Street

S425TL

Masefield Avenue

S445RY

Vicarage Close

S425SE

Ralley Close

S425SX

Mornington Road

S445SG

Mansfield Road

S425TH

Masefield Avenue

S445RA

Gorse Bank

S425WN

Scarlet Close

S445QX

Moorland Drive

S425RE

Devonshire Villas

S425SP

Springfield Road

S425SA

Hardwick View Road

S425RB

Heath Road

S445SJ

Church Lane

S425SS

Springfield Road

S425SR

Central Street

S425RD

Heath Road

S425SL

Heath Road

S425PL

Heath Road

S425GR

Feld Lane

S445RZ

School Close

S425SH

Heath Road

S425FQ

Poets Close

S425RW

Queensway

S425YX

Holmewood & Heath

S425SW

Heath Road

S425ZX

Holmewood & Heath

S425TY

Tennyson Street

S425QU

Searston Avenue

S425WJ

Skimmer Street

S425WS

Downey Close

S445RB

Bracken Avenue

S425UZ

Enterprise Drive

S425WE

Hawker Avenue

S425SN

Heath Road

S425UJ

Highfields Drive

S445SF

Mansfield Road

S425TS

Lawrence Avenue

S425RG

Hall Farm Gardens

S425TX

Shakespeare Street

S425TU

Shakespeare Street

S425US

Holmewood Business Park

S425RQ

Railway Cottages

S445RE

Fern Close

S425QL

Searston Avenue

S425GB

Poppy Court

S425TQ

Chesterfield Road

S445QL

Mansfield Road

S425WG

Emerald Close

S445RX

Main Road

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.