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Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley

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About

Langwith is a former mining village located near the River Poulter, with residential streets and local shops centred around the main road. The area retains a strong sense of community, with amenities including a library and sports facilities. The landscape features remnants of its industrial past, with some old pit sites now repurposed for light industry or as green spaces. The surrounding countryside provides walking routes along the river valley and into nearby woodland.

Shirebrook South is a residential area adjacent to the larger town of Shirebrook, characterised by post-war housing estates and modern developments. The locality is served by Shirebrook Academy and has good transport links via the A632 road. Pleasley, to the south, is distinct for its historic mill complex on the River Meden, a significant restored industrial site. The area is bordered by Pleasley Pit Country Park, which offers extensive trails through former colliery land now reclaimed by nature.

Area overview

On average Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley is £38,426 per year. There are 5 schools in Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley is home to around 9,679 people, with a population density of about 337.4 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley Population
9,679
Population density
337.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.53(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.07(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.26(+51%)
Public order
11.05(+60%)
Other theft
6.3(+11%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,335
86.11%
Other White
1,032
10.66%
Other
44
0.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
28
0.29%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
28
0.29%
Total population: 9,679

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,402
29.84%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,415
17.58%
Level 3 (A level)
1,242
15.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,137
14.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,005
12.48%
Total 16+ residents: 8,050

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,379
32.67%
Owns with a mortgage
1,050
24.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,018
24.12%
Social rents from council
464
10.99%
Other social rented
206
4.88%
Total households: 4,221

Property prices in Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley

Median price£155,000
Price per sq ft£188
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £196K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £188 per square foot) in Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £715,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£243,000£256
Semi-Detached37£160,000£193
Terraced42£121,000£138

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169,950£120,995£66,000
2017£170,000£97,500£65,000
2018£177,000£107,498£70,000
2019£170,000£118,498£75,250
2020£170,000£124,975£80,000
2021£222,500£130,000£92,000
2022£227,500£145,000£105,000
2023£242,500£147,500£122,000
2024£215,250£175,000£120,000
2025£244,000£160,000£117,750
2026£215,000£156,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£146£71
2017£179£115£75
2018£189£143£81
2019£179£156£89
2020£180£163£92
2021£215£160£106
2022£232£189£135
2023£206£188£137
2024£225£205£135
2025£254£217£137
2026£268£238£139
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley

Is Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley safe?

Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley?

The median sale price in Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley is £155,000 (about £188 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley?

Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley has 5 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley?

Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley sits around rank 7,310 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley?

The average household income in Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley is around £38,426 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley

NG208AW

Main Street

NG208FP

Station Road

NG197PR

Leas Avenue

NG209HH

Scarcliffe Terrace

NG208TA

Station Road

NG198TA

Rotherham Road

NG208BS

Field Drive

NG198TW

Church View

NG209RQ

Scarcliffe Lanes

NG197SN

The Willows

NG208SX

Shirebrook South

NG208AA

Market Place

NG208RQ

Vale Drive

NG208JD

Shirebrook South

NG209EY

Portland Road

NG208BZ

Welfare Close

NG198FH

Verney Meadow

NG208RL

Acreage Lane

NG198RT

Wood Lane

NG208RX

Acreage Lane

NG198TH

Verney Street

NG198ST

Coronation Avenue

NG209EG

Dale Close

NG209DW

Devonshire Drive

NG208TN

Manvers Street

NG198UH

Water Lane

NG208GT

Shirebrook South

NG198SL

Chesterfield Road

NG209DE

Park View

S446TH

Fox Hill

NG198RR

Littlewood Lane

NG197QE

Park View

NG209HE

Church Street

NG208DF

Main Street

NG208RS

South Avenue

NG198SR

Meden Avenue

NG208RG

Recreation Drive

NG209RH

Scarcliffe Lanes

NG208TR

Austin Street

NG209HJ

George Street

S446SX

Highfield Mews

NG208PH

Byron Street

NG208AL

Patchwork Row

NG208EN

Leen Valley Drive

NG208AB

Market Street

NG198RQ

Vale House Mews

NG209HQ

Mary Street

NG208EL

The Peak

NG209HD

Main Street

NG198TE

Rotherham Road

NG208RW

Swanwick Avenue

NG209BP

New Scott Street

NG197FJ

Orchid Grove

NG208FQ

Littlewood Lane

NG197PP

Crookes Avenue

S446TG

Station Road

NG209DP

Devonshire Drive

NG208TQ

Langwith Road

NG208TY

Herewood Close

NG198TQ

Stanton Street

NG198SX

Devonshire Street

NG209BB

East View

NG197PU

Terrace Lane

NG208RH

Coronation Drive

NG209DL

Boundary Walk

NG208SS

Vernon Street Industrial Estate

NG208UF

Station Road

NG208TJ

New Linden Street

NG197PA

Chesterfield Road North

NG209HL

Kitchener Terrace

NG208BG

Central Close

NG208BB

York Road

S446TE

Churchside

NG209EB

Dale Close

NG208UG

Station Road

NG208TL

Bank Close

NG208FL

Embankment Close

NG208BT

Field Drive

NG197PE

Chesterfield Road

NG197PL

Newboundmill Lane

NG208RJ

Blacksmith Way

NG208BD

Great Northern Cottages

NG208TP

Linden Grove

NG208EW

Eider Close

NG198RY

Common Lane

NG208RU

Blacksmith Way

NG208AU

King Edward Street

NG208GB

Weighbridge Road

NG197PS

Wilkinson Close

NG197QR

Old Terrace

NG198SS

Moorgate Avenue

NG198FJ

Common Lane

NG208SP

Vernon Court

NG208DA

Vicarage Close

NG209BH

Main Road

NG209ED

Dale Close

NG208EP

Teal Close

NG197QW

Deansgate

NG208AR

Central Drive

NG208EJ

Balkham Lane

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.