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About

Stenson ward lies within the South Derbyshire district, characterised by its rural landscape and residential settlements. The area encompasses the village of Stenson Fields and parts of the wider parish, featuring a mix of modern housing developments and older village cores. Agricultural land and open fields form a significant part of the surrounding environment, contributing to a predominantly green belt feel. The local community is served by essential amenities including schools and local shops centred around the main residential zones.

A notable local landmark is the Stenson Bubble, a distinctive spherical structure visible from the A50 road, which is a former chemical processing plant. The Trent and Mersey Canal runs along the ward's eastern boundary, providing a linear route for recreation and wildlife. Transport links are defined by the proximity of the A50, a major dual carriageway connecting to Derby and the M1 motorway network. This infrastructure contrasts with the quieter country lanes that serve the more isolated farms and properties.

Area overview

On average Stenson has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stenson is £55,368 per year. There are 1 schools in Stenson: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stenson is home to around 5,246 people, with a population density of about 708.1 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stenson Population
5,246
Population density
708.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.35(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.67(-61%)
Vehicle crime
4.19(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.81(-49%)
Other theft
3.24(-43%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,977
56.79%
Indian
1,072
20.45%
Other
261
4.98%
Other White
216
4.12%
Pakistani
131
2.5%
Total population: 5,242

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,276
29.89%
Level 3 (A level)
813
19.04%
No qualifications
712
16.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
567
13.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
468
10.96%
Total 16+ residents: 4,269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
869
41.7%
Owns outright
771
37%
Private landlord or letting agency
284
13.63%
Other social rented
82
3.93%
Other forms of private rent
40
1.92%
Total households: 2,084

Property prices in Stenson

Median price£221,500
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£189K – £271K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £221,500 (about £276 per square foot) in Stenson area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,250 up to £357,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stenson over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£281,000£288
Semi-Detached21£218,000£268
Terraced12£182,500£276
Flats1£135,000£213

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stenson

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stenson.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£156,500£147,225
2017£186,125£141,475£120,438
2018£214,000£146,000£114,623
2019£214,000£148,000£152,000
2020£212,000£166,500£160,725
2021£235,000£165,000£171,500
2022£256,500£185,000£169,500
2023£267,500£200,000£150,000
2024£295,000£195,000£166,250
2025£282,000£219,000£182,500
2026£270,000£180,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stenson.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stenson.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£194£210
2017£200£185£179
2018£216£200£190
2019£212£194£219
2020£214£217£222
2021£232£229£225
2022£267£262£246
2023£275£266£248
2024£266£247£255
2025£286£266£272
2026£308£283£271
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stenson.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

All postcodes in Stenson

DE243HS

Irvine Close

DE243EX

Butterbur Close

DE243GE

Buckthorn Close

DE243BT

Chartley Road

DE243JJ

Merrybower Close

DE243LR

Burnside Close

DE243AH

Gairloch Close

DE243LF

Caerhays Court

DE243LJ

Brindley Walk

DE243FG

Merevale Way

DE243GG

Melliott Court

DE243JG

Pilgrims Way

DE243ER

Ramson Close

DE243GF

Burnett Close

DE243BQ

Portman Chase

DE243LY

Michelle Close

DE737FZ

Bakeacre Lane

DE243JB

Quick Hill Road

DE243BU

Silverton Drive

DE243HD

Braemar Close

DE737FW

Frizams Lane

DE243AF

Tay Close

DE737HL

Derby Road

DE243FD

Tansy Court

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.