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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 £243 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £369,500. 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: £243
Sales (last 12 months): 35
Typical range (middle 50%): £220K – £370K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £243 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
Detached27£310,000£250
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