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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. The median sale price in Langwith is £158,000 (around £216 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £138,750 and £191,250. 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: £158,000
Price per sq ft: £216
Sales (last 12 months): 40
Typical range (middle 50%): £139K – £191K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £158,000 (about £216 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-Detached19£164,000£222
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