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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. 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

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £186,500 in Holmewood & Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £585,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Holmewood & Heath 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 Holmewood & Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£317,498
Semi-Detached35£170,000
Terraced9£155,000

10 years median price trend in Holmewood & Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holmewood & Heath.

All postcodes in Holmewood & Heath

S425RF

Devonshire Terrace

S425SB

Cavendish Close

S425TN

Masefield Avenue

S425XH

Cardigan Close

S425RX

Hunloke Road

S425DH

Hassocky Lane

S425UL

Meadow View

S425EF

Sutton View

S425DW

Elm Street

S425TP

Shakespeare Street

S425XG

Barnston Road

S425TW

Dickens Drive

S445RP

Heath Road

S445RG

Bramble Close

S425DQ

Mansfield Road

S425UQ

Highfields Way

S445RQ

School Close

S445RH

Heath Road

S425RY

Hunloke Road

S425DG

Mansfield Road

S425FF

Colliers Way

S410JW

Mansfield Road

S425WD

Emperor Avenue

S425TJ

Masefield Avenue

S425RS

Wood Street

S410GG

Mansfield Road

S445QY

Moorland Drive

S425WQ

Clubtail Street

S425ZL

Walnut Drive

S425DE

Chesterfield Road

S425DF

Chesterfield Road

S425DD

Birkin Lane

S425ZJ

Pine Close

S425GH

Cherry Drive

S425UP

Pewit Close

S425YZ

Holmewood & Heath

S425UW

Holmewood Industrial Park

S425ST

Mornington Road

S425SF

Heath Road

S445XG

Hassocky Lane

S425YY

Holmewood & Heath

S425UX

Moor Close

S425TT

Shaw Street

S425DP

Church Farm Mews

S425RU

Park Road

S425SD

Cavendish Close

S425XJ

Feld Lane

S425RN

St Albans Close

S425WP

Lesser Drive

S445SE

Mansfield Road

S425RJ

Gables Close

S425TG

Chesterfield Road

S425QZ

Searston Avenue

S425BZ

Enterprise Drive

S445QU

Slack Lane

S445SB

Mansfield Road

S425FG

Rosebud Way

S445QZ

Lilac Close

S445RF

Heather Avenue

S445SW

Postmans Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.