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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 17.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sawley is £47,641 per year. 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
17.8%
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£240,000
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £288K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £264 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£314
Semi-Detached29£228,000£256
Terraced8£181,000£208
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£197,000
2026£335,000£249,000£162,500
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£208
2026£303£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.

All postcodes in Sawley

NG103FG

Shaftesbury Avenue

NG103AQ

Wilne Close

NG103FD

Reedman Road

NG103GJ

Lakeside Avenue

NG103AG

Wren Court

NG103FB

Tamworth Road

NG103GF

Kennedy Avenue

NG103BP

Ladylea Road

NG103HB

Charnwood Avenue

NG103DQ

Wilmot Street

NG103GG

Austen Avenue

NG103DG

Ingleby Road

NG103GQ

Anstee Road

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.