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About

Larwood ward sits in the northern part of the Ashfield district, characterised by residential streets and local community infrastructure. The area includes neighbourhoods around Kingsway and is bordered by open land to the north. Its housing is primarily a mix of interwar and post-war semi-detached and terraced homes, serving a settled residential community. Local shopping needs are met by parades of independent retailers and essential services along its main thoroughfares.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Whyburn community centre, which acts as a focal point for activities. The ward contains several green spaces, including the grounds of the former Whyburn Farm, providing informal recreational areas. Transport links are provided by bus routes connecting to Sutton-in-Ashfield and Hucknall, with the M1 motorway accessible nearby for wider travel.

Area overview

On average Larwood has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 3.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Larwood is £48,880 per year. There are 1 schools in Larwood: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Larwood is home to around 3,837 people, with a population density of about 903.1 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Larwood Population
3,837
Population density
903.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.85(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.92(+107%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.38(+107%)
Public order
9.12(+32%)
Other theft
9.12(+60%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,547
92.54%
Other White
85
2.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
43
1.12%
Indian
28
0.73%
Other Asian
28
0.73%
Total population: 3,833

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
855
27.43%
Level 3 (A level)
704
22.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
535
17.16%
No qualifications
444
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
361
11.58%
Total 16+ residents: 3,117

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
774
49.87%
Owns outright
554
35.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
141
9.09%
Social rents from council
41
2.64%
Other forms of private rent
37
2.38%
Total households: 1,552

Property prices in Larwood

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£257
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£166K – £269K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Larwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Larwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£271,750£260
Semi-Detached27£170,000£230
Terraced6£164,000£285

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Larwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Larwood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180,000£124,000£195,000
2017£177,750£131,250£93,500
2018£190,000£155,725£132,500
2019£193,750£158,950£136,225
2020£200,000£147,498£134,075
2021£227,500£160,000£130,000
2022£268,000£190,000£150,000
2023£267,500£177,500£182,000
2024£258,000£177,000£171,250
2025£268,500£171,000£189,975
2026£260,000£168,875£164,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Larwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Larwood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£160£178
2017£191£173£160
2018£197£171£178
2019£198£170£192
2020£200£186£171
2021£207£208£201
2022£248£207£236
2023£249£239£194
2024£251£229£229
2025£255£244£273
2026£273£234£280
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Larwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ashfield district.

Band A£1,739
Band B£2,029
Band C£2,319
Band D£2,609
Band E£3,188
Band F£3,768
Band G£4,348
Band H£5,218

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Larwood ward.

Local councillors

Jason Zadrozny

Larwood - Elected 4 May 2023

Ashfield Independents

Frequently asked questions about Larwood

Is Larwood safe?

Larwood records about 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Larwood?

The median sale price in Larwood is £220,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Larwood?

Larwood has 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Larwood?

Larwood scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Larwood sits around rank 21,867 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 Larwood?

The average household income in Larwood is around £48,880 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Larwood?

Larwood is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jason Zadrozny (Ashfield Independents).

All postcodesin Larwood

NG178HS

Borders Avenue

NG178GS

Sutton Road

NG178PP

Birkdale Drive

NG178SR

Madejski Way

NG178PS

Jacklin Court

NG178HG

Cherry Avenue

NG178QF

Kirkby Mill View

NG178PJ

Primrose Close

NG178SG

Swan Grove

NG178QA

Gratton Court

NG178HA

Frederick Avenue

NG178HJ

Sutton Road

NG178PG

Grangewood Road

NG178HY

Sutton Road

NG178HH

Cherry Avenue

NG178GZ

Sutton Road

NG178NU

Bracken Close

NG178GY

Sutton Road

NG178HN

Sutton Road

NG178PX

Roewood Close

NG178GW

Grey Street

NG178GL

Minster Close

NG178QD

Reville Court

NG178HF

Shelford Avenue

NG178QJ

Castle Hill Close

NG171JS

Kings Mill Road West

NG178QE

Franderground Drive

NG178NS

Belfry Close

NG178PQ

Lindrick Road

NG171BX

Farmwell Lane

NG178GR

Sutton Road

NG178NX

Burnside Close

NG178SU

Webb Ellis Road

NG178PN

Summerfield Road

NG178HR

Sutton Road

NG178HD

Frederick Avenue

NG178QZ

Pierpoint Place

NG178PR

Catherine Close

NG178HL

Searwood Avenue

NG178NH

Bamburgh Close

NG178SN

Spartans Close

NG178GX

Doles Lane

NG178ST

Kingsholm Road

NG178NR

Sandwich Close

NG178QN

The Ropeway

NG178PA

Hickory Close

NG178NE

Hollinwell Close

NG178SQ

Franklin Way

NG175FA

Oddicroft Lane

NG178NW

Sunningdale Close

NG178SP

Kingston Road

NG178NZ

Heather Close

NG178NB

Gleneagles Drive

NG178SS

Adams Park Way

NG178PE

Beechwood Road

NG178JJ

Linden Grove

NG178ER

Wickerwood Drive

NG178GT

George Street

NG178GU

Sutton Road

NG171JF

Alfreton Road

NG178HT

Field Place

NG178NP

Woodhall Close

NG178QL

Carr Grove

NG178NF

Carnoustie Close

NG178NN

St Mellion Way

NG178ND

Muirfield Close

NG178HE

Langton Avenue

NG178PD

Bluebell Grove

NG178SF

Twickenham Road

NG178PY

Kingswood Drive

NG178NY

Fairways Drive

NG178PH

Orchid Close

NG178SW

Vicarage Drive

NG178QH

Meadow Farm View

NG178PW

Heathfield Court

NG178QB

Homewood Drive

NG178PF

Charters Close

NG178NQ

Lytham Road

NG178HP

Larwood

NG178HB

Ash Crescent

NG178NA

Wentworth Road

NG178NG

Turnberry Avenue

NG178GJ

Southwell Lane Industrial Estate

NG178HQ

Raymond Close