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Killamarsh West

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About

Killamarsh West ward is located in the north-eastern corner of North East Derbyshire, bordering Rotherham in South Yorkshire. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and some older properties. The landscape is generally flat, with the River Rother forming part of its northern boundary. Local amenities are focused along Sheffield Road, which serves as a central artery for shops and services.

The ward contains several green spaces, including Westthorpe Fields and the larger Westthorpe Park, which provides recreational facilities. A notable local feature is the Killamarsh Leisure Centre, a key community hub. The area's history is linked to coal mining, though little visible industry remains today, with the economy now more oriented towards commuting to Sheffield, Chesterfield, and Rotherham.

Area overview

On average Killamarsh West has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Killamarsh West is £46,548 per year. The median sale price in Killamarsh West is £223,750 (around £274 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £274,250. There are 1 schools in Killamarsh West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Killamarsh West is home to around 5,498 people, with a population density of about 1,854.7 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Killamarsh West Population
5,498
Population density
1,854.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.64(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.46(-44%)
Public order
4.73(-32%)
Burglary
3.09(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.09(-58%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,265
95.76%
Other White
85
1.55%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
36
0.65%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
20
0.36%
Irish
15
0.27%
Total population: 5,498

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,047
23.1%
No qualifications
918
20.26%
Level 3 (A level)
841
18.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
694
15.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
564
12.44%
Total 16+ residents: 4,532

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
962
40.25%
Owns with a mortgage
760
31.8%
Social rents from council
435
18.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
148
6.19%
Other social rented
44
1.84%
Total households: 2,390

Property prices in Killamarsh West

Median price: £223,750
Price per sq ft: £274
Sales (last 12 months): 46
Typical range (middle 50%): £180K – £274K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £223,750 (about £274 per square foot) in Killamarsh West area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £738,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Killamarsh West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£257,500£279
Semi-Detached20£204,975£275
Terraced8£191,500£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Killamarsh West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Killamarsh West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,000£150,000£114,750
2017£225,000£136,250£115,500
2018£212,500£155,000£134,950
2019£205,000£145,000£110,000
2020£228,000£148,500£138,000
2021£297,500£175,000£162,500
2022£291,000£172,000£163,750
2023£292,000£205,000£151,250
2024£297,500£210,000£163,000
2025£285,000£180,000£235,500
2026£250,000£222,500£206,798
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Killamarsh West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Killamarsh West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176£149£156
2017£196£174£146
2018£192£182£149
2019£214£189£138
2020£220£210£179
2021£236£208£165
2022£273£215£182
2023£241£236£182
2024£289£253£202
2025£280£236£198
2026£288£258£226
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Killamarsh West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Killamarsh West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North East Derbyshire district.

Band A£1,644
Band B£1,918
Band C£2,193
Band D£2,467
Band E£3,015
Band F£3,563
Band G£4,111
Band H£4,933

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Killamarsh West ward.

Local councillors

Carol Jayne Lacey

Killamarsh West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Clive Martin Fletcher

Killamarsh West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Steve Clough

Killamarsh West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative