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Kimberley North & Watnall

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About

Kimberley North and Watnall form a primarily residential part of the Broxtowe borough, characterised by a mix of housing types from post-war estates to more recent developments. The area sits on elevated ground, providing views across the surrounding Nottinghamshire landscape. Local amenities are centred along main routes, serving the community with essential shops and services.

A notable local landmark is the preserved winding engine house at Kimberley, a remnant of the area's historical industrial past linked to mining. The landscape includes areas of open farmland and green spaces, such as the grounds of the former Kimberley Brewery site, which has been redeveloped. Watnall is known for its meteorological station, which has provided official weather records for the region for many decades.

Area overview

On average Kimberley North & Watnall has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kimberley North & Watnall is £52,518 per year. There are 4 schools in Kimberley North & Watnall: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kimberley North & Watnall is home to around 9,160 people, with a population density of about 1,044.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kimberley North & Watnall Population
9,160
Population density
1,044.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.01(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.97(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.13(-31%)
Shoplifting
4.8(-45%)
Public order
3.06(-56%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,509
92.92%
Other White
139
1.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
104
1.14%
Indian
68
0.74%
Other Asian
54
0.59%
Total population: 9,157

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,212
29.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,456
19.16%
No qualifications
1,386
18.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,041
13.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
813
10.7%
Total 16+ residents: 7,599

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,637
40.8%
Owns with a mortgage
1,361
33.92%
Social rents from council
412
10.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
408
10.17%
Other social rented
115
2.87%
Total households: 4,012

Property prices in Kimberley North & Watnall

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Kimberley North & Watnall area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kimberley North & Watnall in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kimberley North & Watnall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached38£371,250£3,100
Flats7£170,000£2,306
Semi-Detached29£230,000£2,801
Terraced26£178,000£2,404

10 years median price trend in Kimberley North & Watnall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kimberley North & Watnall.

All postcodes in Kimberley North & Watnall

NG161JF

Common Lane

NG161DW

Nightingale Close

NG161JB

Chaworth Avenue

NG161FX

Kirtley Close

NG162NR

Station Road

NG161GE

Rocket Close

NG162TP

Bayswater Road

NG161HT

Main Road

NG162TH

Coatsby Road

NG162GL

Cider Orchard Place

NG162NE

Noel Street

NG161DX

Watnall Road

NG161FS

Cirrus Drive

NG162NY

Branklene Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.