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Kirkby Cross & Portland

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About

Kirkby Cross & Portland ward covers the northern and western parts of Kirkby-in-Ashfield, forming a primarily residential area with a mix of housing types. The ward is centred around the historic Kirkby Cross monument at its eastern edge, a local landmark. Land use includes several parks and green spaces, such as Portland Park, alongside local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs. The area is characterised by its network of streets radiating from the older central sections.

The urban landscape is intersected by the railway line, which runs through the ward towards Kirkby station. Industrial estates are located in the northwestern part, near the border with Sutton-in-Ashfield, providing local employment. The ward contains multiple primary schools and community facilities, including the Kirkby Leisure Centre. Its topography gently slopes, with residential areas built across the hillsides typical of this part of Nottinghamshire.

Area overview

On average Kirkby Cross & Portland has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kirkby Cross & Portland is £49,946 per year. There are 1 schools in Kirkby Cross & Portland: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kirkby Cross & Portland is home to around 4,577 people, with a population density of about 776.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kirkby Cross & Portland Population
4,577
Population density
776.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.28(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.5(+37%)
Shoplifting
15.73(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.83(+32%)
Public order
8.96(+28%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,211
91.96%
Other White
134
2.93%
African
53
1.16%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
0.55%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
21
0.46%
Total population: 4,579

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
947
25.45%
Level 3 (A level)
751
20.18%
No qualifications
742
19.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
553
14.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
398
10.7%
Total 16+ residents: 3,721

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
748
38.24%
Owns outright
693
35.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
330
16.87%
Social rents from council
73
3.73%
Other social rented
65
3.32%
Total households: 1,956

Property prices in Kirkby Cross & Portland

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Kirkby Cross & Portland area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £645,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kirkby Cross & Portland in the last year.

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kirkby Cross & Portland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£282,500
Flats2£96,000
Semi-Detached13£195,000
Terraced17£185,500

10 years median price trend in Kirkby Cross & Portland

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkby Cross & Portland.

All postcodes in Kirkby Cross & Portland

NG178BL

Chestnut Grove

NG178JX

Orchard Road

NG178JG

Old Chapel Close

NG178BH

Quarries Way

NG178JS

The Hill

NG178AD

Lindleys Lane

NG178LZ

Cowpasture Lane

NG178BJ

Lime Tree Avenue

NG166HY

Cliff Lane

NG177AR

Station Street

NG178BB

Chestnut Avenue

NG178BN

Wheatley Avenue

NG178RH

Robin Down Court

NG179LB

Park Lane

NG178RS

Boundary Close

NG178JP

Kirkby House Drive

NG178LU

Mayfield Street

NG178LD

Hockley Place

NG178BT

The Paddock

NG178RW

Sorrel Drive

NG178AY

Regent Street

NG178BG

Wheatley Avenue

NG178BP

Beech Avenue

NG178LA

Church Street

NG178LT

Pinxton Lane

NG178PB

Foxbridge Close

NG178RZ

Ronchin Gardens

NG178SX

Richards Grove

NG178AU

Victoria Road

NG178NT

South View

NG178SH

Bingley Crescent

NG178AP

Urban Road

NG178AZ

Wilson Avenue

NG179GU

Park Lane Business Park

NG178LQ

Laburnum Avenue

NG178LR

Kirkby Cross & Portland

NG178PT

Lilac Grove

NG179LH

Springmeadow

NG178AW

Bennet Drive

NG178AE

Greenholme Close

NG178QG

Woodlot Cottages

NG178RX

Austen Grove

NG166JB

Kirkby Cross & Portland

NG177DL

Alfred Street

NG178JN

Barn Court

NG178JY

Chapel Street

NG179LJ

Mill Lane

NG166HZ

Cliff Lane Cottages

NG177DP

Festus Street

NG178AN

Erewash Street

NG178LX

Pinxton Road

NG178PL

Church Mews

NG178AL

Lindley's Lane

NG178AG

King Street

NG178BA

Chestnut Avenue

NG178LB

St Wilfreds Park

NG178LE

Church Street

NG178LH

Manor House Court

NG178RL

Hornbeam Way

NG177DN

Cobden Street

NG178AA

Lindleys Lane

NG178LY

Orchard Walk

NG166HW

Kirkby Lane

NG178NJ

St Wilfrids Drive

NG178BQ

Lindleys Lane

NG179GW

Park Lane Business Park

NG178AQ

Victoria Road

NG178AB

Lindleys Lane

NG179LF

Church Hill

NG178RU

Spring Close

NG178SJ

Meryton Grove

NG178PZ

Rectory Lane

NG178BW

Lindleys Court

NG178JZ

Chapel Street

NG178LP

Mill Lane

NG178JQ

New Line Road

NG178LG

Batemans Yard

NG166JA

Kirkby Lane

NG178RP

Corncrake Mews

NG178RT

Keepers Avenue

NG178SL

Bellamy Drive

NG177DJ

Hodgkinson Road

NG178BE

Birch Tree Crescent

NG178LS

Princess Street

NG178LW

Mayfield Street

NG178RN

Betony Grove

NG178RQ

Campion Gardens

NG178LN

Church Hill

NG178RG

Sylvan Avenue

NG178SE

Pennyroyal Way

NG179LE

Park Lane

NG178RJ

Linnet Close

NG178RR

Harebell Close

NG179LD

Kirkby Cross & Portland

NG178BU

Burrow Walk

NG178AJ

Lime Street

NG178BD

Cedar Avenue

NG178LJ

Church Hill

NG178RY

Wicket Close

NG178SD

Primula Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.