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About

The Pilsley & Morton ward covers a rural area in North East Derbyshire, characterised by agricultural land and several small settlements. The ward includes the villages of Pilsley and Morton, alongside the hamlets of Stoney Middleton and Rowland. The landscape is defined by fields and woodland, with the River Derwent forming part of its eastern boundary. Local economy has historical connections to agriculture and limestone quarrying in the surrounding area.

The community is served by local primary schools, village halls, and public houses. The area is part of the Peak District National Park, influencing planning and land use. A notable local feature is the historic Eyam Hall, a 17th-century manor house located near the ward. Transport links are primarily via country lanes, with the A619 road providing a key route to Chesterfield.

Area overview

On average Pilsley & Morton has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pilsley & Morton is £44,513 per year. The median sale price in Pilsley & Morton is £220,000 (around £238 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,500 and £354,375. There are 4 schools in Pilsley & Morton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Pilsley & Morton is home to around 5,374 people, with a population density of about 329.6 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pilsley & Morton Population
5,374
Population density
329.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.87(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.89(-59%)
Public order
4.09(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.16(-58%)
Other theft
2.61(-54%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,218
97.1%
Other White
41
0.76%
Indian
21
0.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.33%
Irish
15
0.28%
Total population: 5,374

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,129
24.99%
No qualifications
955
21.14%
Level 3 (A level)
837
18.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
700
15.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
488
10.8%
Total 16+ residents: 4,518

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
960
40.46%
Owns with a mortgage
812
34.22%
Social rents from council
261
11%
Private landlord or letting agency
224
9.44%
Other forms of private rent
57
2.4%
Total households: 2,373

Property prices in Pilsley & Morton

Median price: £220,000
Price per sq ft: £238
Sales (last 12 months): 70
Typical range (middle 50%): £161K – £354K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Pilsley & Morton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pilsley & Morton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£330,000£265
Semi-Detached19£200,000£235
Terraced15£130,000£157
Flats1£85,000£134

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pilsley & Morton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pilsley & Morton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,750£112,500£81,000
2017£206,000£120,000£90,000
2018£232,500£125,000£97,000
2019£245,000£128,500£94,250
2020£335,000£131,500£122,000
2021£262,500£145,100£125,000
2022£314,995£161,325£126,750
2023£335,000£182,500£138,000
2024£329,995£193,000£130,000
2025£370,498£193,000£133,500
2026£336,250£191,250£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pilsley & Morton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pilsley & Morton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£144£103
2017£193£150£106
2018£196£161£115
2019£199£164£127
2020£208£183£151
2021£230£194£166
2022£272£205£144
2023£281£223£157
2024£277£241£167
2025£282£232£169
2026£257£222£158
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pilsley & Morton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pilsley & Morton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North East Derbyshire district.

Band A£1,644
Band B£1,918
Band C£2,193
Band D£2,467
Band E£3,015
Band F£3,563
Band G£4,111
Band H£4,933

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Pilsley & Morton ward.

Local councillors

Andrew Cooper

Pilsley & Morton - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Daniel John Higgon

Pilsley & Morton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Kevin Gillott

Pilsley & Morton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Pilsley & Morton

Is Pilsley & Morton safe?

Pilsley & Morton records about 42 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 Pilsley & Morton?

The median sale price in Pilsley & Morton is £220,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Pilsley & Morton?

Pilsley & Morton has 4 primary schools (4 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Pilsley & Morton?

Pilsley & Morton scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Pilsley & Morton sits around rank 18,651 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 Pilsley & Morton?

The average household income in Pilsley & Morton is around £44,513 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Pilsley & Morton?

Pilsley & Morton is represented by 3 elected councillors: Andrew Cooper (Independent), Daniel John Higgon (Labour Party) and Kevin Gillott (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Pilsley & Morton

DE556FD

Highstairs Lane

S458DQ

Seanor Lane

S458EL

Padley Wood Lane

DE556NH

Red Brick Close

DE556NT

Bramley Avenue

S458EB

Hazel Road

S458FD

Ivy Close

DE556HJ

Pit Lane

DE556PB

Ash Road

DE556HR

Bacchus Way

S458DJ

Park House Road

DE556PA

Hornbeam Way

S458EG

Elm Walk

S458AR

Green Lane

S459HZ

Coney Green Road

S458HQ

Bridge Street

DE556HP

Pilsley Road

DE556FE

Smithymoor

S458DG

Park House Road

S458BJ

New Street

S459FR

Railway View

DE556EL

Reservoir Houses

S458ES

Warren Close

S458DR

Dale View Road

DE556FB

Main Road

S458EE

Morton Road

DE556FL

Badger Lane

DE556GY

Maltby Avenue

DE556GR

New Street

DE556PL

Badger Lane

S458HR

Lonsdale Road

DE556EX

Straw Lane

DE556NQ

Acorn Drive

S458DA

Park House Road

S458EX

Church Street

S459AX

Woodhead Lane

S458EQ

Elm Road

S458HL

Hallgate Lane

S459HA

Church View

S458JA

Willow Close

S458EP

Beech Road

S458DY

Acacia Drive

S458FE

Blackthorn Way

S458AA

Hardstoft Road

S458DX

Hazel Avenue

S458DD

Rupert Street

DE556NP

Bloom Close

S458EW

Heming Avenue

DE556PD

Apple Way

DE556FP

South Hill Lane

S458FF

Upper Croft

S459UU

Encore Road

DE556FH

Beresford Lane

DE556FR

Ashover Road

S458DT

The Acres

DE556HT

Westwood Gardens

S458HA

Queen Street

DE556LZ

Chesterfield Road

DE556GT

Back Lane

DE556GX

Sitwell Villas

DE556HE

Holland Close

S458BG

Station Road

S458EA

Forest Drive

S458AY

Mulberry Walk

S458HU

Peartree Road

DE556HF

Oak View Gardens

DE556HN

Station Road

DE556NN

Walnut Avenue

S458FB

Willow Road

S458BF

Barnetts Way

S459UT

Limestone Avenue

S458FA

Rowan Way

S458JF

Peak Close

DE556FF

Ashover Road

S458HS

Broom Avenue

S458JG

Longlieve Gardens

S458HY

Crow Croft Road

S458DB

Rupert Street

DE556HL

Main Road

S458HZ

Grange Road

S458HT

Queensway

S458JE

Reeves Avenue

DE556HH

Main Road

S458DU

Acres Road

S458DN

Locko Road

S458HJ

Back Lane

S458HB

Brunswick Street

S458ED

Barn View

S459TY

Pilsley & Morton

DE556GS

Main Road

S458BD

Station Road

S459AT

Handley Lane

DE556LN

Clayton Close

S459BQ

Lime Tree Grove

DE556NL

Birch Street

DE556GU

Church Lane

S458HP

Broom Avenue

S458BB

Manor Close

DE556FJ

Temperance Hill

DE556HA

Evershill Lane