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About

Langwith ward lies within the Bolsover district, encompassing the villages of Langwith and Whaley Thorns. The area is characterised by its historical connection to coal mining, with former colliery sites shaping the local landscape. Housing consists primarily of residential estates and older terraced homes, serving a close-knit community. The surrounding countryside provides green spaces and farmland, offering a contrast to the built-up settlements.

A notable local feature is the Langwith Bassett social club, a longstanding hub for community gatherings. The area is served by basic amenities including shops and primary schools, with larger towns accessible for additional services. Public footpaths and the course of the River Poulter run through parts of the ward, linking the villages to the wider rural environment. The legacy of its industrial past remains a defining aspect of the area's identity.

Area overview

On average Langwith has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 25.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Langwith is £39,056 per year. There are 5 schools in Langwith: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Langwith is home to around 4,789 people, with a population density of about 514.7 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
25.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Langwith Population
4,789
Population density
514.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.82(+94%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.77(+64%)
Public order
13.36(+93%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.74(+71%)
Other theft
6.26(+10%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,345
90.79%
Other White
312
6.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
24
0.5%
Other
18
0.38%
Irish
15
0.31%
Total population: 4,786

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,146
29.95%
Level 3 (A level)
641
16.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
627
16.39%
Level 4 qualifications or above
623
16.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
433
11.32%
Total 16+ residents: 3,826

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
534
27.29%
Owns outright
533
27.24%
Social rents from council
390
19.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
311
15.89%
Other social rented
150
7.66%
Total households: 1,957

Property prices in Langwith

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£218
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £190K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Langwith area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £650,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£190,000£239
Semi-Detached20£172,000£223
Terraced15£120,000£140

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Langwith

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langwith.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169,950£75,000£73,000
2017£147,500£90,000£67,750
2018£135,995£105,000£76,250
2019£137,995£119,998£85,000
2020£165,000£121,995£80,000
2021£158,995£122,000£96,000
2022£217,500£150,000£117,500
2023£250,000£146,000£112,500
2024£235,000£160,000£131,000
2025£185,000£176,975£120,000
2026£205,000£161,000£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langwith.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Langwith.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£87£71
2017£141£100£74
2018£166£126£86
2019£172£156£87
2020£180£155£94
2021£160£151£105
2022£191£175£148
2023£201£182£149
2024£197£176£153
2025£239£225£140
2026£257£223£141
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Langwith.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Langwith in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolsover district.

Band A£1,706
Band B£1,991
Band C£2,275
Band D£2,559
Band E£3,128
Band F£3,697
Band G£4,266
Band H£5,119

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Langwith ward.

Local councillors

Sandra Peake

Langwith - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Steve Fritchley

Langwith - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Langwith

Is Langwith safe?

Langwith records about 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Langwith?

The median sale price in Langwith is £160,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Langwith?

Langwith has 4 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Langwith?

Langwith scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Langwith sits around rank 4,924 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?

The average household income in Langwith is around £39,056 per year, and 25% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Langwith?

Langwith is represented by 2 elected councillors: Sandra Peake (Labour Party) and Steve Fritchley (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Langwith

NG209DH

Poulter Street

NG209HH

Scarcliffe Terrace

NG208HP

Cherry Close

NG209DP

Devonshire Drive

NG209DW

Devonshire Drive

NG209DR

Hardwick Street

NG209HA

Portland Terrace

NG209BU

The Woodlands

NG209AU

Highfield Avenue

NG209EL

Poulter Street

NG208HL

Pine Close

NG209BB

East View

NG209RD

Langwith

NG209BW

The Villas

NG209BH

Main Road

NG209HG

Jellicoe Street

NG208HE

Rowan Drive

NG209RN

Langwith Road

NG209RT

Ridgeway

NG209AP

Albine Road

NG209BN

North Street

NG209HD

Main Street

NG208HU

Jasmine Close

NG209RR

The Close

NG209RS

Alandale Avenue

NG209ED

Dale Close

NG209AF

Chatsworth Avenue

NG209AY

Boundary Close

NG208HN

Olive Avenue

NG209HJ

George Street

NG208HG

Bramble Close

NG209HS

Whaley Road

NG209RQ

Scarcliffe Lanes

NG209DT

Hartington Street

S446TJ

Moor Lane

NG209AB

Burlington Avenue

NG209SA

Langwith Road

NG209BZ

The Woodlands

NG208HB

Pear Tree Drive

NG209AH

Recreation Road

NG209AA

East View

NG209DN

Main Road

NG209RP

Langwith Road

NG208JZ

Recreation Road

NG209DB

Woodland View

NG209DA

Moorfield Lane

NG209AT

Haddon Place

NG209DU

Cavendish Street

NG208HR

Fir Close

NG209AE

The Crescent

NG208HJ

Willow Avenue

NG209AD

Burlington Avenue

NG209BJ

Pit Hill

NG209BL

Bathurst Terrace

NG209BP

New Scott Street

NG208HF

Willow Avenue

NG209EF

Dale Close

NG209BF

Primrose Way

NG209AR

The Bassett

NG208HQ

Cedar Close

NG209AW

Albine Road

NG209HL

Kitchener Terrace

NG209AJ

Recreation Road

NG209EE

Dale Close

NG209HZ

Bathurst Terrace

NG208LS

Recreation Road

NG209DE

Park View

NG209HT

Whaley Road

NG209AG

Station Road

NG209RE

Scarcliffe Lanes

NG209AN

Albine Road

NG209BD

Mary Street

NG209RF

Rectory Road

NG209HB

Portland Road

NG209HQ

Mary Street

NG209BQ

The Woodlands

NG209DJ

Langwith Drive

NG208HD

Myrtle Close

NG208HA

Pear Tree Drive

NG209DS

Compton Street

NG209BT

The Woodlands

NG209AS

Vaughan Place

NG209BS

Chapel Street

NG209EB

Dale Close

NG209EG

Dale Close

NG209FD

Colliery Close

NG209HF

French Terrace

NG209RH

Scarcliffe Lanes

NG209AX

Recreation View

NG209BX

The Woodlands

NG208HX

Laurel Close

NG209AL

Primrose Way

NG209BY

The Woodlands

NG208HH

Willow Avenue

NG209DL

Boundary Walk

NG208QF

Common Lane

NG209AQ

Station Road

NG209RW

Eland Road

NG209DX

Devonshire Drive

NG209HE

Church Street