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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.2% 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 £44,518 per year. There are 4 schools in Pilsley & Morton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 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
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.2%
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
24.75(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.37(-49%)
Public order
3.91(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.61(-65%)
Vehicle crime
2.05(-51%)
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

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Pilsley & Morton area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pilsley & Morton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£317,500
Flats2£90,000
Semi-Detached26£185,000
Terraced16£132,500

10 years median price trend in Pilsley & Morton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pilsley & Morton.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.