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About

Sawley ward encompasses a residential area on the eastern bank of the River Trent, forming part of the Borough of Erewash. The settlement is primarily composed of housing estates, local shops, and community facilities, serving its population. Its western boundary is defined by the river, which separates it from neighbouring Derbyshire. The area includes Sawley Marina, a focal point for boating and riverside activity.

Transport links are significant, with the M1 motorway running along the ward's eastern edge and the East Midlands Airport located nearby to the south. The historical core includes St. Mary's Church, situated near the river. Green spaces are found along the Trent's banks and within the residential layouts, providing local recreational areas. The ward's geography places it at the confluence of county boundaries.

Area overview

On average Sawley has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 £47,624 per year. The median sale price in Sawley is £225,000 (around £270 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,625 and £272,625. There are 2 schools in Sawley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sawley is home to around 6,465 people, with a population density of about 1,982.7 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sawley Population
6,465
Population density
1,982.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.7(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.13(-46%)
Public order
4.64(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.18(-44%)
Shoplifting
3.71(-57%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,024
93.18%
Other White
136
2.1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
75
1.16%
Irish
36
0.56%
Indian
32
0.49%
Total population: 6,465

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,310
24.28%
No qualifications
1,163
21.55%
Level 3 (A level)
918
17.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
774
14.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
630
11.68%
Total 16+ residents: 5,396

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,105
37.21%
Owns with a mortgage
976
32.86%
Other social rented
354
11.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
307
10.34%
Social rents from council
157
5.29%
Total households: 2,970

Property prices in Sawley

Median price: £225,000
Price per sq ft: £270
Sales (last 12 months): 70
Typical range (middle 50%): £191K – £273K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (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
Detached20£311,000£307
Semi-Detached34£225,000£272
Terraced14£177,500£216
Flats2£103,250£149

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sawley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sawley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£140,000£114,000
2017£221,725£162,250£119,000
2018£254,000£168,000£125,000
2019£233,000£174,975£135,000
2020£227,000£175,750£159,250
2021£266,250£195,000£159,000
2022£309,975£212,500£150,000
2023£318,750£221,250£175,000
2024£330,000£225,000£210,000
2025£290,000£235,000£182,000
2026£315,000£228,000£171,250
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.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£169£157
2017£207£174£157
2018£217£193£157
2019£243£201£162
2020£236£205£194
2021£284£222£183
2022£296£248£216
2023£283£258£232
2024£311£260£260
2025£319£257£221
2026£303£270£216
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Erewash district.

Band A£1,574
Band B£1,836
Band C£2,098
Band D£2,361
Band E£2,885
Band F£3,410
Band G£3,934
Band H£4,721

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Sawley ward.

Local councillors

Dave Doyle

Sawley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Harry William Atkinson

Sawley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Paul Maginnis

Sawley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative