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Kirkby Central

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About

Kirkby Central serves as the primary commercial and transport hub for the town of Kirkby-in-Ashfield. The area centres on the pedestrianised Market Street and Station Street, lined with a range of shops, banks, and service outlets. Kirkby Bus Station provides key public transport links to surrounding towns and Nottingham.

A prominent local landmark is the Kirkby Cross, a stone market cross located at the top of Market Street. The area also includes the Kirkby Library and the Vicar Water country park, which offers green space with walking paths and a lake just a short distance from the central shopping streets.

Area overview

On average Kirkby Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 29.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kirkby Central is £39,247 per year. There are 3 schools in Kirkby Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kirkby Central is home to around 6,164 people, with a population density of about 4,440 per km².

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

107

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Kirkby Central Population

6,164

Population density

4,440 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

49.48(+44%)

Anti-social behaviour

36.66(+117%)

Shoplifting

34.23(+294%)

Criminal damage and arson

14.44(+94%)

Public order

10.55(+52%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

5,602

90.93%

Other White

222

3.6%

African

0.81%

Indian

0.78%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.67%

Total population: 6,161

Economics

No qualifications

1,383

29%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

839

17.59%

Level 4+ (Degree)

782

16.4%

Level 3 (A level)

740

15.52%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

632

13.25%

Total 16+ residents: 4,769

Housing

Owns outright

638

24.3%

Owns with a mortgage

633

24.11%

Social rents from council

619

23.57%

Private landlord or letting agency

495

18.85%

Other social rented

153

5.83%

Total households: 2,626

Property prices in Kirkby Central

Median price£160,000

Price per sq ft£178

Sales (last 12 months)57

Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £190K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £178 per square foot) in Kirkby Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £257,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kirkby Central over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	5	£200,000	£167	£149,000	£165,000	£200,000	£216,000
Semi-Detached	36	£172,488	£196	£125,000	£153,125	£190,000	£233,750
Terraced	14	£129,500	£137	£94,038	£116,500	£146,500	£163,985
Flats	2	£102,500	£123	£95,750	£98,750	£106,250	£109,250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kirkby Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkby Central.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£120,000	£54,500	£112,500	£80,000
2017	£142,500	£62,000	£107,500	£76,500
2018	£161,000	—	£108,750	£88,500
2019	£174,000	£69,250	£121,750	£76,000
2020	£138,000	£71,000	£118,000	£100,000
2021	£195,000	£69,000	£135,000	£100,000
2022	£267,500	£82,500	£156,000	£113,500
2023	£219,000	£88,500	£155,750	£123,250
2024	£247,000	£75,000	£156,000	£115,000
2025	£145,000	£102,500	£170,000	£122,500
2026	£200,000	—	£170,750	£132,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirkby Central.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£120	£107	£111	£92
2017	£142	£111	£104	£89
2018	£149	—	£113	£93
2019	£174	£125	£128	£88
2020	£158	£147	£125	£109
2021	£183	£120	£143	£111
2022	£160	£151	£169	£143
2023	£225	£163	£173	£134
2024	£204	—	£171	£143
2025	£225	£123	£179	£136
2026	£185	—	£197	£148

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Kirkby Central

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kirkby Central

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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