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About

Midway ward lies in the northwestern part of South Derbyshire, bordering the city of Derby. The area is primarily residential, characterised by housing estates and local amenities that serve the community. Its landscape is a mix of developed land and open green spaces, including playing fields and smaller parks. The ward's name historically references its position between other settlements.

The local economy is supported by a range of small businesses and retail units along main routes. A notable feature is the presence of the former Swadlincote railway line, which now forms part of a recreational footpath network through the area. This path connects to broader countryside walks, providing access to the surrounding district's more rural edges from the residential core.

Area overview

On average Midway has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Midway is £48,132 per year. There are 2 schools in Midway: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Midway is home to around 8,189 people, with a population density of about 2,467.2 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Midway Population
8,189
Population density
2,467.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.05(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.16(-46%)
Public order
6.35(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.37(-28%)
Other theft
4.88(-14%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,734
94.44%
Other White
235
2.87%
Indian
42
0.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
29
0.35%
Other Asian
19
0.23%
Total population: 8,189

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,497
22.42%
No qualifications
1,362
20.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,195
17.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,156
17.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
801
11.99%
Total 16+ residents: 6,678

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,345
39.12%
Owns with a mortgage
1,166
33.92%
Social rents from council
453
13.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
345
10.03%
Other social rented
67
1.95%
Total households: 3,438

Property prices in Midway

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£268
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£188K – £285K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Midway area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Midway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£285,000£284
Semi-Detached58£197,475£253
Terraced10£166,250£185

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Midway

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Midway.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188,000£135,975£134,975
2017£203,000£144,498£119,475
2018£196,250£141,500£115,000
2019£215,000£142,000£124,000
2020£212,000£147,750£143,000
2021£237,475£165,000£152,500
2022£293,000£214,000£174,000
2023£282,500£213,000£166,500
2024£286,000£220,000£155,000
2025£285,000£200,000£165,000
2026£283,750£190,000£167,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Midway.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Midway.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£146£155
2017£185£172£137
2018£200£167£131
2019£219£167£132
2020£212£177£131
2021£239£202£168
2022£255£234£167
2023£265£238£183
2024£272£245£245
2025£283£254£192
2026£271£228£166
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Midway.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Midway

Is Midway safe?

Midway records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Midway?

The median sale price in Midway is £230,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Midway?

Midway has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Midway?

Midway scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Midway sits around rank 16,514 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 Midway?

The average household income in Midway is around £48,132 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Midway?

Midway is represented by 3 elected councillors: Alan Mercer Jones (Labour Party), Louise Ann Mulgrew (Labour Party) and Robert Pearson (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Midway

DE117LR

Winchester Drive

DE110EG

Queens Drive

DE110JE

Belvoir Crescent

DE117NE

James Street

DE110JQ

Wellwood Road

DE117LE

Salisbury Drive

DE110EJ

Kings Road

DE110JA

Abbotts Road

DE110DW

Burton Road

DE110DG

Eastfield Road

DE117NQ

Watchorn Close

DE110DU

Browning Road

DE117PR

Ely Close

DE117LY

Burton Road

DE117LD

Salisbury Drive

DE110DS

Keats Drive

DE110XJ

Hay Wain Lane

DE110LQ

Blenheim Close

DE110BF

Midway

DE117GE

Hedley Street

DE117FS

Crampton Close

DE117FW

Stroudley Drive

DE110PD

Aston Drive

DE110JZ

Ascott Drive

DE110JF

Windsor Close

DE117PL

Longlands Road

DE110LT

Craythorne Close

DE117NL

Skinners Way

DE110DX

Dickens Drive

DE110PH

Mackworth Close

DE117FT

Stirling Road

DE110LU

Tudor House Close

DE110HD

Limetree Avenue

DE110LB

Abbey Lodge Close

DE117NB

Burton Road

DE110DY

Shelley Road

DE110QJ

Breadsall Close

DE110EP

Elmsleigh Drive

DE117GN

Peppercorn Lane

DE110HJ

Masefield Avenue

DE110HB

Poplar Avenue

DE117LT

Winchester Drive

DE117LH

Warwick Close

DE117PJ

Sandcliffe Road

DE117GP

Pickersgill Street

DE110XG

Topmeadow

DE110EN

Chestnut Avenue

DE117LS

Winchester Drive

DE117PN

Leawood Road

DE110XP

Millfield Croft

DE110DF

Eastfield Road

DE117NA

Burton Road

DE117FQ

Stirling Road

DE110HW

Charleston Close

DE110LG

Brookhouse Mews

DE117PQ

Sandcliffe Road

DE110AT

Hermitage Park Way

DE110EQ

Greenwood Gardens

DE117PZ

Ladyfields

DE110DL

Burton Road

DE110LE

The Beehives

DE117NX

Midway Road

DE117LF

Salisbury Drive

DE117LA

Dunsmore Way

DE110DA

Springfield Road

DE117PY

The Sandlands

DE117LQ

Lichfield Avenue

DE117PT

Hereford Crescent

DE110NX

Friary Croft

DE117GJ

Holden Drive

DE117PP

Coventry Close

DE110DH

Burton Road

DE110HG

Priory Close

DE110DZ

Wordsworth Avenue

DE110LD

Edgecote Drive

DE110LF

Claymar Drive

DE110XH

Primrose Meadow

DE110WR

Eureka Lodge Gardens

DE110NE

Cavendish Close

DE110DJ

Burton Road

DE110HH

Audens Way

DE110XS

Greenlands

DE117PX

Sandcliffe Park

DE117PA

South Lodge Mews

DE117PS

Malmesbury Avenue

DE110JL

Cottage Close

DE117AL

Field View

DE117LW

Winchester Drive

DE110BZ

Springfield Road

DE110FF

Rowan Drive

DE117PG

Midway Road

DE117ND

Burton Road

DE117NU

Mill Close

DE110HA

Vale Road

DE110JH

Wellwood Road

DE110HN

Lawns Drive

DE117NN

Dundee Road

DE110XW

Hedge Grove

DE110FJ

Samara Close

DE110PE

Hilton Close

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.