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Pilsley & Morton

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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 £242 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £168,000 and £370,000. 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: £242
Sales (last 12 months): 69
Typical range (middle 50%): £168K – £370K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £242 per square foot) in Pilsley & Morton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £820,000.

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
Detached36£363,750£280
Semi-Detached20£200,000£226
Terraced13£140,000£158

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£371,000£193,000£133,500
2026£362,500£182,500£141,250
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£263£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