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About

Sturton ward lies in the northern part of Bassetlaw, encompassing the village of Sturton le Steeple and surrounding farmland. The area is defined by its agricultural character, with arable fields and rural lanes shaping the landscape. The ward sits within the wider Trent Valley, offering flat, open vistas typical of this part of Nottinghamshire. Settlement is concentrated, with the historic village core providing a focal point for the local community.

The parish church of St Peter & St Paul is a significant landmark, with a tall spire visible across the fields. The area's history is connected to its agricultural production and its position near the River Trent. Local infrastructure supports the farming economy, with the community oriented around village-based activities and services. The surrounding environment consists largely of managed farmland and hedgerows.

Area overview

On average Sturton has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sturton is £51,057 per year. The median sale price in Sturton is £300,000 (around £242 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £216,750 and £369,250. There are 3 schools in Sturton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sturton is home to around 2,385 people, with a population density of about 49.5 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sturton Population
2,385
Population density
49.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.09(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.13(-58%)
Other theft
4.19(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.19(-44%)
Burglary
3.35(+1%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,328
97.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.42%
Irish
10
0.42%
Other White
9
0.38%
Indian
6
0.25%
Total population: 2,386

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
628
31.88%
Level 3 (A level)
381
19.34%
No qualifications
305
15.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
278
14.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
198
10.05%
Total 16+ residents: 1,970

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
467
45.92%
Owns with a mortgage
340
33.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
100
9.83%
Social rents from council
44
4.33%
Other forms of private rent
30
2.95%
Total households: 1,017

Property prices in Sturton

Median price: £300,000
Price per sq ft: £242
Sales (last 12 months): 36
Typical range (middle 50%): £217K – £369K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £242 per square foot) in Sturton area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £585,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sturton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£307,500£245
Semi-Detached8£200,833£223

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sturton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sturton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£254,000£224,250—
2017£242,500£116,000£180,500
2018£218,525£138,250£99,475
2019£292,500£147,000£100,000
2020£355,000£150,000£180,000
2021£372,500£176,500£170,000
2022£367,501£195,000£225,000
2023£420,000£190,000£130,000
2024£462,500£222,000£240,000
2025£310,000£192,333£148,000
2026£325,250£190,000—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sturton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sturton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156£126—
2017£170£131£160
2018£166£163£164
2019£187£180£131
2020£205£185£161
2021£229£169£207
2022£235£187£193
2023£250£221£151
2024£250£204£210
2025£258£223£176
2026£240£206—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sturton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bassetlaw district.

Band A£1,763
Band B£2,057
Band C£2,351
Band D£2,645
Band E£3,233
Band F£3,820
Band G£4,408
Band H£5,290

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Sturton ward.

Local councillors

Matt John Turner

Sturton - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Sturton

Is Sturton safe?

Sturton records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Sturton?

The median sale price in Sturton is £300,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Sturton?

Sturton has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Sturton?

Sturton scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Sturton sits around rank 18,497 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Sturton?

The average household income in Sturton is around £51,057 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Sturton?

Sturton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Matt John Turner (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Sturton

DN229DH

Sturton Road

DN229BX

Eastfield

DN229DW

Sturton Road

DN229DL

Sturton Road

DN220BE

Main Street

DN220AP

Townside Road

DN229BT

Bar Road

DN229DJ

The Meadows

DN220HD

Littleborough Lane

DN220AJ

Magpie Lane

DN229FB

Callow Grove

DN229BP

Sturton Road

DN229EQ

Caddow View

DN220GB

Bramble Close

DN229HG

Leverton Road

DN229HL

Cross Street

DN220GD

Bramble Close

DN220FS

Farm Close

DN229BY

Top Pasture Lane

DN220FW

Main Street

DN220DN

Pippistrelle Close

DN229HY

Brickings Way

DN229EJ

South Street

DN229EW

East Street

DN229BH

Gainsborough Road

DN229AU

Bar Road

DN220AT

Mill Close

DN220HA

Broad Lane

DN229DQ

Low Pasture Lane

DN229DA

Middlefield Road

DN229DD

Mason Mount

DN229EN

East Street

DN229AZ

Retford Road

DN229HW

Cross Street

DN229HS

Station Road

DN220BA

Main Street

DN229NF

High House Road

DN229HQ

Church Street

DN229HH

Low Holland Lane

DN220AW

Main Street

DN220AH

Main Street

DN220AG

Northfield Road

DN220GP

Olinda Gardens

DN229EH

North Street

DN220HF

Retford Road

DN229HN

Freemans Lane

DN220DH

The Maltkins

DN220AR

Main Street

DN220FJ

Yew Tree Rise

DN229EB

Glebe Close

DN229BL

Common Lane

DN229FF

Sturton

DN220AB

Sturton Road

DN220BD

Habblesthorpe Close

DN229HE

Leverton Road

DN220AQ

Keeton Way

DN220AE

Fingle Street

DN229DT

Retford Road

DN229BG

Wood Lane

DN229HX

Crown Court

DN229HU

Wheatley Road

DN229EL

Hawthorn Avenue

DN220HB

Fenton Lane

DN229BW

Gibbons Court

DN229DR

Low Street

DN229HT

Gainsborough Road

DN220GL

Sunflower Close

DN229HF

Fenton Lane

DN229DB

Top Street

DN229DE

Top Street

DN220AL

Infield Lane

DN229PB

Cambs Lane

DN220AN

Main Street

DN229BU

Church Close

DN229BZ

Church Street

DN229DF

Stone Lane

DN220BH

Manor Farm Rise

DN229BJ

Sturton Road

DN229BN

Gainsborough Road

DN229EG

Eastfield Meadow

DN229EY

Ducie Lane

DN229DG

Church Hill

DN220AY

Southfields Rise

DN220AD

Main Street

DN229DU

Retford Road

DN220AU

St Martins Road

DN229HJ

Springs Lane

DN220AZ

Main Street

DN229HR

Watkins Lane

DN220DL

Ferns Meadow

DN229GU

Gainsborough Road

DN229DX

Middle Hill Road

DN229FA

Retford Road

DN229BQ

Wood Lane

DN220BG

Turners Croft

DN220GJ

Plumtree Court

DN229DY

Blue Stocking Lane

DN220AX

St Martins Close

DN220FF

Manor Grove

DN229BD

Haughgate Hill