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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 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Midway is £48,136 per year. The median sale price in Midway is £236,250 (around £262 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £187,125 and £284,988. There are 2 schools in Midway: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 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
13.1%
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: £236,250
Price per sq ft: £262
Sales (last 12 months): 138
Typical range (middle 50%): £187K – £285K

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £236,250 (about £262 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
Detached63£285,000£280
Semi-Detached62£196,001£229
Terraced13£167,500£192

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£204,000£165,000
2026£280,000£191,500£185,000
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£252£192
2026£276£227£217
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Derbyshire district.

Band A£1,560
Band B£1,820
Band C£2,080
Band D£2,340
Band E£2,860
Band F£3,379
Band G£3,899
Band H£4,679

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Midway ward.

Local councillors

Alan Mercer Jones

Midway - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Louise Ann Mulgrew

Midway - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Robert Pearson

Midway - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party