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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.

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.