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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.

All postcodes in Openwoodgate & Holbrook

DE560EX

Ashton Way

DE560ES

Yardley Way

DE560JW

Dove Close

DE560SX

Belper Road

DE560QP

Harrier Road

DE560SG

Openwood Road

DE560JA

Sandbed Lane

DE560TR

Moor Rise

DE560DP

Ashop Road

DE560DG

John O'Gaunts Way

DE560LJ

Hawthorne Close

DE560SY

Mellors Lane

DE560SR

Cottage Court

DE561LJ

Kirks Lane

DE561RR

Barley Croft

DE561RA

Bullfinch Close

DE560SU

Belper Road

DE561SB

Kilbourne Road

DE560EB

Courtney Way

DE560TG

Shaw Lane

DE560NE

Horsley Road

DE560EU

Brafield Close

DE561RG

Walnut Road

DE560LR

Belper Road

DE560JP

Sitwell Drive

DE560DB

John O'Gaunts Way

DE561SN

Acacia Croft

DE561LR

Maple Drive

DE560DR

High Grove

DE560TH

Dark Lane

DE560TQ

Chapel Street

DE560HN

Over Lane

DE560SL

Sandbed Lane

DE560HS

Gregorys Way

DE560GY

Jennys Court

DE560LX

Kerrys Yard

DE561RQ

Mulberry Close

DE560SD

Openwoodgate

DE560SB

St Michaels Close

DE561SH

Thornhill Avenue

DE560DH

John O'gaunts Way

DE561NE

Bargate Road

DE560SS

Nether Lane

DE215BE

Portway

DE560ND

Hunter Drive

DE560UF

Ruffstone Close

DE560UG

Vicarwood Avenue

DE560LQ

Rawson Green

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.