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About

Killamarsh is a town in North East Derbyshire on the edge of the South Yorkshire boundary, set along the course of the River Rother. It lies between Sheffield and Chesterfield and has road links that make it a local commuter centre. The built area mixes housing, small shops and community facilities, with fields and wooded strips extending into the surrounding farmland. A network of public footpaths follows the river and the lines of former railways, giving direct walking routes to neighbouring villages and green spaces.

The town grew around coal mining and ironworking in the 19th and early 20th centuries; traces of that past remain in the pattern of streets and reclaimed industrial land now used for open space and allotments. Local clubs, primary schools and a community centre form focal points for residents. On clear days the floodplain and the river corridor are used by birdwatchers and anglers, and former railway cuttings now carry paths that link residential areas to riverside meadows and woodlands.

Area overview

On average Killamarsh has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 15.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Killamarsh is £46,548 per year. There are 4 schools in Killamarsh: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Killamarsh is home to around 9,259 people, with a population density of about 1,473.2 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Killamarsh Population
9,259
Population density
1,473.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.22(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.42(-50%)
Public order
4.64(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.56(-52%)
Burglary
3.13(-6%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,852
95.6%
Other White
150
1.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
50
0.54%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
35
0.38%
Pakistani
31
0.33%
Total population: 9,259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,752
22.76%
No qualifications
1,620
21.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,399
18.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,168
15.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
961
12.48%
Total 16+ residents: 7,698

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,569
39.37%
Owns with a mortgage
1,269
31.84%
Social rents from council
643
16.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
323
8.11%
Other social rented
90
2.26%
Total households: 3,985

Property prices in Killamarsh

Median price£204,500
Price per sq ft£247
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £257K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £204,500 (about £247 per square foot) in Killamarsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£287,250£272
Semi-Detached42£178,500£243
Terraced17£175,000£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Killamarsh

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Killamarsh.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182,500£148,500£105,500
2017£228,000£130,000£113,750
2018£215,000£150,000£123,000
2019£214,000£142,500£114,000
2020£234,500£147,000£135,000
2021£265,000£175,000£136,000
2022£290,000£175,000£160,000
2023£289,000£190,000£151,250
2024£310,000£207,500£151,000
2025£290,000£177,500£195,500
2026£257,500£174,500£174,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Killamarsh.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Killamarsh.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£150£146
2017£182£153£141
2018£195£169£157
2019£214£174£134
2020£221£196£164
2021£233£184£146
2022£275£215£175
2023£246£215£193
2024£268£238£199
2025£276£228£201
2026£255£225£157
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Killamarsh.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Killamarsh 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.