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Jacksdale & Westwood

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About

Jacksdale & Westwood ward is situated in the western part of Ashfield district, bordering Derbyshire. The area encompasses several villages, including Jacksdale, Westwood, and part of Selston, characterised by a mix of residential housing and former mining communities. The landscape features rolling fields and wooded areas, with the River Erewash forming a natural boundary to the west. Local amenities are centred around village high streets and community facilities.

The area's industrial past is evident in its terrain and architecture, with some former colliery sites now repurposed. A notable local landmark is the Jacksdale War Memorial, situated at a prominent crossroads. Public footpaths connect the settlements to surrounding countryside, including access to the Nottinghamshire-Derbyshire borderlands. The ward maintains a distinct, separate identity from the more urban centres of Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield to the east.

Area overview

On average Jacksdale & Westwood has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Jacksdale & Westwood is £41,154 per year. There are 2 schools in Jacksdale & Westwood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Jacksdale & Westwood is home to around 3,285 people, with a population density of about 742.6 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Jacksdale & Westwood Population
3,285
Population density
742.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.35(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.09(-22%)
Public order
8.22(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.48(-26%)
Other crime
4.87(+106%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,147
95.68%
Other White
43
1.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
23
0.7%
Chinese
15
0.46%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
0.33%
Total population: 3,289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
672
24.03%
Level 4 qualifications or above
528
18.88%
Level 3 (A level)
501
17.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
437
15.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
385
13.77%
Total 16+ residents: 2,796

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
653
43.45%
Owns with a mortgage
467
31.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
205
13.64%
Social rents from council
83
5.52%
Other social rented
52
3.46%
Total households: 1,503

Property prices in Jacksdale & Westwood

Median price£181,000
Price per sq ft£226
Sales (last 12 months)38
Typical range (middle 50%)£141K – £268K

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 (about £226 per square foot) in Jacksdale & Westwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,100 up to £447,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Jacksdale & Westwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£277,500£286
Semi-Detached13£180,000£226
Terraced9£125,000£166

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Jacksdale & Westwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Jacksdale & Westwood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184,750£126,000£83,000
2017£160,500£119,500£86,000
2018£239,975£130,000£104,000
2019£157,475£150,000£90,000
2020£195,000£147,250£87,500
2021£211,250£165,000£111,000
2022£215,000£162,000£120,000
2023£210,000£178,750£132,000
2024£262,000£190,000£120,000
2025£260,000£172,500£135,000
2026£387,500£165,000£98,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Jacksdale & Westwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Jacksdale & Westwood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157£131£107
2017£159£132£115
2018£195£147£115
2019£190£148£107
2020£226£157£120
2021£246£184£140
2022£272£177£157
2023£320£216£175
2024£267£220£146
2025£268£199£162
2026£290£222£129
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Jacksdale & Westwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Jacksdale & Westwood in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ashfield district.

Band A£1,739
Band B£2,029
Band C£2,319
Band D£2,609
Band E£3,188
Band F£3,768
Band G£4,348
Band H£5,218

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Jacksdale & Westwood ward.

Local councillors

Julie Anne Dawn Gregory

Westwood & Jacksdale - Elected 4 May 2023

Ashfield Independents

Frequently asked questions about Jacksdale & Westwood

Is Jacksdale & Westwood safe?

Jacksdale & Westwood records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Jacksdale & Westwood?

The median sale price in Jacksdale & Westwood is £181,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Jacksdale & Westwood?

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

How deprived is Jacksdale & Westwood?

Jacksdale & Westwood scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Jacksdale & Westwood sits around rank 11,766 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 Jacksdale & Westwood?

The average household income in Jacksdale & Westwood is around £41,154 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Jacksdale & Westwood?

Jacksdale & Westwood is represented by 1 elected councillor: Julie Anne Dawn Gregory (Ashfield Independents).