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Openwoodgate & Holbrook

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About

Openwoodgate & Holbrook form a residential area on the western edge of Amber Valley, situated between the A610 and the open fields leading towards Crich. The settlement is primarily composed of post-war housing estates and older terraced homes, with local amenities centred along the main roads. The landscape is characterised by gentle slopes and hedgerows, with views towards the surrounding Derbyshire countryside.

A notable local landmark is the historic Holbrook Church, which stands on a prominent hilltop site. The area is bordered by several small farms and pockets of woodland, providing accessible walking routes. The community includes a primary school, sports clubs, and several small businesses serving daily needs. The nearby Midland Railway line runs through the area, connecting it to larger towns in the region.

Area overview

On average Openwoodgate & Holbrook has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Openwoodgate & Holbrook is £52,785 per year. There are 3 schools in Openwoodgate & Holbrook: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Openwoodgate & Holbrook is home to around 7,742 people, with a population density of about 857.1 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Openwoodgate & Holbrook Population
7,742
Population density
857.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.8(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.97(-59%)
Public order
4.52(-35%)
Other theft
2.07(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.68(-77%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,438
96.06%
Other White
58
0.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
51
0.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
40
0.52%
Indian
33
0.43%
Total population: 7,743

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,155
33.17%
Level 3 (A level)
1,194
18.38%
No qualifications
1,097
16.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
904
13.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
602
9.27%
Total 16+ residents: 6,496

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,522
44.13%
Owns with a mortgage
1,200
34.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
396
11.48%
Other social rented
171
4.96%
Social rents from council
87
2.52%
Total households: 3,449

Property prices in Openwoodgate & Holbrook

Median price£229,000
Price per sq ft£302
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£183K – £330K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £229,000 (about £302 per square foot) in Openwoodgate & Holbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £655,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Openwoodgate & Holbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£345,000£313
Semi-Detached33£230,000£300
Flats1£195,000£263
Terraced24£182,500£273

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Openwoodgate & Holbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Openwoodgate & Holbrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227,000£157,750£128,125
2017£253,500£170,000£126,500
2018£277,500£161,000£139,975
2019£291,439£166,000£144,500
2020£320,000£189,500£156,000
2021£290,000£202,000£164,000
2022£348,000£210,000£186,500
2023£352,000£232,500£180,000
2024£355,000£217,500£185,000
2025£330,000£220,000£182,500
2026£360,000£275,000£186,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Openwoodgate & Holbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Openwoodgate & Holbrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£205£191
2017£219£212£197
2018£245£232£207
2019£250£223£208
2020£251£240£210
2021£280£258£213
2022£297£279£266
2023£312£298£267
2024£320£303£245
2025£301£291£254
2026£314£315£282
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Openwoodgate & Holbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Openwoodgate & Holbrook in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Openwoodgate & Holbrook

Is Openwoodgate & Holbrook safe?

Openwoodgate & Holbrook records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Openwoodgate & Holbrook?

The median sale price in Openwoodgate & Holbrook is £229,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Openwoodgate & Holbrook?

Openwoodgate & Holbrook has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Openwoodgate & Holbrook?

Openwoodgate & Holbrook scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Openwoodgate & Holbrook sits around rank 24,272 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 Openwoodgate & Holbrook?

The average household income in Openwoodgate & Holbrook is around £52,785 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Openwoodgate & Holbrook

DE560TZ

Makeney Road

DE560EW

Culworth Close

DE561RZ

Kilbourne Road

DE560EP

Whilton Court

DE560LH

Bramble Way

DE560TA

Town Street

DE58RH

Railway Side

DE560JF

Hillcrest

DE560TN

Lower Hall Close

DE561SJ

Rowan Court

DE560TL

Bargate Close

DE560UB

Horsley Crescent

DE561RE

Snowberry Avenue

DE560TD

Church Street

DE560DQ

Royal Gate

DE560UE

Glen Avenue

DE560UD

Chestnut Avenue

DE560SN

Sandbed Lane

DE560LU

Church Street

DE560DW

Burbage Close

DE560EJ

Brampton Court

DE560TP

Mellor's Lane

DE561RY

Farm Close

DE560HF

Hunter Road

DE561QE

Redhill Court

DE560EH

Pytchley Close

DE560HW

Over Lane

DE560BA

Sycamore Court

DE560SQ

Ireton Close

DE561SL

Sycamore Croft

DE560ST

Stoney Lane

DE560HD

Whitemoor Lane

DE560DY

Jodrell Avenue

DE560SP

High Wood Bank

DE561LS

Cedar Grove

DE560EE

Leys Court

DE560DJ

Ash Acre

DE560UN

The Paddock

DE560SW

Blackbird Row

DE560LE

Blackberry Way

DE561SP

Highwood Avenue

DE560SJ

Sandbed Lane

DE215BA

Alfreton Road

DE560DA

John O'Gaunts Way

DE560TW

Moorside Lane

DE560DD

Leche Croft

DE560TE

Portway

DE561RS

Birch View Close

DE560UA

Moorfield Road

DE560ER

Naseby Road

DE560EA

Moulton Close

DE560LS

Killis Lane

DE561ST

Bargate Road

DE560TU

Killis Lane

DE560TB

Well Yard

DE560LG

Hilltop Lane

DE560LP

Belper Road

DE560DE

Barton Knowle

DE560LW

Northfield

DE560SH

Sandbed Lane

DE560ET

Overstone Close

DE560HE

Alton Road

DE560DX

Chatham Court

DE561LH

Mill Lane

DE215BB

Alfreton Road

DE560DU

John O'Gaunts Way

DE560DL

Blackden Close

DE560LL

Brickyard Lane

DE560LZ

Pickburn Gardens

DE560LB

Station Close

DE560TY

Moorpool Crescent

DE560TX

Pond Road

DE560AG

Haslam Place

DE58LG

Bywell Lane

DE560TT

The Nook

DE561SQ

Belper Road

DE560DZ

Ryegrass Close

DE560DN

Stoke Close

DE560SE

Ireton Houses

DE560ED

Beaumont Close

DE561SR

Belrope Acre

DE561SD

Kilbourne Court Close

DE560SF

Kilburn Lane

DE560SZ

Bradshaw Drive

DE561SA

Kilbourne Road

DE560DT

John O'Gaunts Way

DE560DF

John O'Gaunts Way

DE560LN

Rawson Green

DE560EG

Wicksteed Close

DE560EF

St James Close

DE560LY

Shaws Yard

DE560NG

Derby Road

DE561RL

Honeycroft Close

DE560LF

Blackthorne Close

DE561RP

Milldale Court

DE560TS

East Crescent

DE561LN

Park Road

DE560UJ

Browns Lane

DE560QT

Blackberry Rise

DE560TF

Makeney Road

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.