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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
5/10
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
27.84(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.51(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.03(-19%)
Public order
5.26(-25%)
Shoplifting
4.18(-53%)
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

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Sawley area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sawley 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 Sawley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£305,000
Flats1£118,000
Semi-Detached36£244,000
Terraced6£185,500

10 years median price trend in Sawley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sawley.

All postcodes in Sawley

NG103EW

Victoria Street

NG103GY

Wilmot Street

NG103BN

Shirley Street

NG103DJ

Purdy Meadow

NG103BS

Weston Crescent

NG103FJ

Northfields

NG103TD

Spire View

NG103BB

Draycott Road

NG103FF

Tamworth Road

NG103GQ

Anstee Road

NG103FG

Shaftesbury Avenue

NG103EF

Beresford Road

NG103FP

Rufford Road

Data Sources

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