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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 104 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
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
53.53(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.4(+68%)
Shoplifting
20.1(+131%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.89(+73%)
Public order
7.87(+14%)
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 53 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Kirkby Cross & Portland area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £455,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kirkby Cross & Portland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached21£309,000£2,453
Flats3£110,000£1,719
Semi-Detached15£177,700£2,215
Terraced14£165,000£1,971

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

NG178BN

Wheatley Avenue

NG178RS

Boundary Close

NG179LD

Kirkby Cross & Portland

NG179GW

Park Lane Business Park

NG178AP

Urban Road

NG178AQ

Victoria Road

Data Sources

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