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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.

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.