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About

Sawley is situated in the Erewash borough, positioned where the River Trent meets the River Derwent. This location historically made it a significant river crossing point. The area includes the residential neighbourhoods of Sawley and the adjacent Sawley Village, which retains a more historic character. Much of the local landscape is defined by the broad Trent floodplain and the presence of the Trent and Mersey Canal, which runs parallel to the river.

The area is known for its marina and boating activity on the Trent, a focus for leisure. The large East Midlands Gateway logistics hub is located to the north, representing a major modern employer. Sawley is directly connected to the M1 motorway via Junction 24, making it a key transport link. The historic St. Mary's Church in Sawley Village stands near the site of a medieval priory, reflecting the area's long history.

Area overview

On average Sawley has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 18% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sawley is £47,261 per year. There are 4 schools in Sawley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sawley is home to around 9,388 people, with a population density of about 3,130.6 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sawley Population
9,388
Population density
3,130.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.81(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.01(-41%)
Public order
7.46(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.58(-38%)
Other theft
3.2(-44%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,595
91.59%
Other White
262
2.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
110
1.17%
Indian
70
0.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
57
0.61%
Total population: 9,384

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,889
24.52%
No qualifications
1,594
20.69%
Level 3 (A level)
1,350
17.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,082
14.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
964
12.51%
Total 16+ residents: 7,703

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,507
36.02%
Owns with a mortgage
1,402
33.51%
Other social rented
518
12.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
471
11.26%
Social rents from council
181
4.33%
Total households: 4,184

Property prices in Sawley

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £265K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Sawley area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,500 up to £442,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sawley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£292,500£312
Semi-Detached42£221,000£276
Terraced18£211,000£234
Flats4£123,000£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sawley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sawley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186,000£101,500£143,250£115,000
2017£200,000£72,500£155,000£122,000
2018£249,000£99,500£160,000£154,000
2019£234,750£96,000£170,000£135,000
2020£225,000£110,000£175,000£153,750
2021£266,000£91,500£190,000£170,000
2022£296,000£129,400£215,000£170,000
2023£300,000£108,000£222,500£194,000
2024£265,000£120,000£217,750£200,000
2025£285,000£131,500£230,000£210,000
2026£340,000£88,500£220,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sawley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sawley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206£158£167£157
2017£210£133£174£153
2018£223£161£184£172
2019£240£141£195£177
2020£265£179£204£189
2021£281£175£221£195
2022£294£223£248£217
2023£313£295£265£231
2024£311£227£250£247
2025£312£186£261£224
2026£303£149£247£234
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sawley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sawley in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Sawley

Is Sawley safe?

Sawley records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Sawley?

The median sale price in Sawley is £230,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Sawley?

Sawley has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Sawley?

Sawley scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Sawley sits around rank 18,753 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 Sawley?

The average household income in Sawley is around £47,261 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Sawley

NG103FB

Tamworth Road

NG103EP

Duffield Close

NG103FH

Northfield Avenue

NG103PB

Westdale Close

NG103BD

Firs Street

NG103EU

Mannion Crescent

NG103JG

Ribblesdale Road

NG103HB

Charnwood Avenue

NG103JW

Wilsthorpe Road

NG103DE

The Redens

NG103TD

Spire View

NG103TA

Attenborough Close

NG103DG

Ingleby Road

NG103JA

Kirkdale Gardens

NG103FR

Draycott Road

NG103AP

Wilne Road

NG103HS

Milldale Road

NG103HU

Dovedale Avenue

NG103NQ

Clarence Road

NG103ND

Birchwood Avenue

NG103FP

Rufford Road

NG103XL

Tamworth Road

NG103DW

Peveril Crescent

NG103FT

Draycott Road

NG103TB

Diamond Close

NG103HX

Ruskin Avenue

NG103DD

Lock Lane

NG103EG

Osmaston Close

NG103ES

Baslow Close

NG103JF

Rosedale Close

NG103EN

Cromford Close

NG103AR

River View

NG103AN

Wilne Road

NG103DZ

Beresford Road

NG103FS

Clarke Drive

NG103EZ

Sudbury Court

NG103LQ

Eskdale Close

NG103JE

Edale Close

NG103QW

Ozier Holt

NG103NZ

Gough Grove

NG103DQ

Wilmot Street

NG103HQ

Sterndale Road

NG103TE

Hickling Close

NG103PX

Sawmand Close

NG103DX

Peveril Crescent

NG103HT

Dovedale Avenue

NG103FG

Shaftesbury Avenue

NG103LG

Blandford Avenue

NG103GY

Wilmot Street

NG103DR

Kedleston Close

NG103DT

Beresford Road

NG103LT

Keats Close

NG103NF

Hawthorne Avenue

NG103HG

Wharfedale Road

NG103DB

Kingsley Crescent

NG103BB

Draycott Road

NG103FF

Tamworth Road

NG103BS

Weston Crescent

NG103DY

Peveril Crescent

NG103BN

Shirley Street

NG103NP

Thoresby Road

NG103DJ

Purdy Meadow

NG103BG

Arnold Crescent

NG103AY

Plant Lane

NG103PA

Farndale Close

NG103DF

Hilton Close

NG103ER

Rowsley Avenue

NG103BH

Towle Street

NG103PZ

Blake Court

NG103LY

Myrtle Avenue

NG103NN

Laurel Crescent

NG103SY

Widdowson Road

NG103LE

Wilsthorpe Road

NG103NG

Hawthorne Avenue

NG103SX

Bramley Road

NG103EL

Wilmot Street

NG103HR

Monsaldale Close

NG103JU

Tamworth Road

NG103AG

Wren Court

NG103FJ

Northfields

NG103EW

Victoria Street

NG103LR

Derwent Street

NG103AQ

Wilne Close

NG103FL

Portland Road

NG103GA

Bonser Hedge Court

NG103DA

Kingsley Crescent

NG103EE

Haddon Way

NG103NA

Tamworth Road

NG103PH

Peakdale Close

NG103BE

Arnold Avenue

NG103EB

Hathersage Avenue

NG103LD

Ruskin Avenue

NG103NY

Vyse Drive

NG103AT

Tamworth Road

NG103TH

Hickling Close

NG103HF

Dovedale Court

NG103PY

Elgar Drive

NG103NE

Birchwood Avenue

NG103NX

Sharp Close

NG103JD

Bransdale Close

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.