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About

Underwood ward covers the north-eastern edge of Ashfield, bordering Nottinghamshire's countryside. The area is primarily residential, with housing developments situated alongside older village cores. Large tracts of agricultural land and woodland, such as the fringes of Sherwood Forest, define its outer boundaries. This creates a mix of suburban and semi-rural environments within the ward's limits.

The local economy includes some small-scale industrial units near major roads. Daily life is centred around local schools, community halls, and parks. A notable landmark is the historic Underwood village cross, which stands at a central junction. Transport links are provided by the A611 and A608 roads, connecting the area to larger towns like Sutton-in-Ashfield and Hucknall.

Area overview

On average Underwood has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 3.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Underwood is £41,131 per year. There are 2 schools in Underwood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Underwood is home to around 3,076 people, with a population density of about 461.7 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Underwood Population
3,076
Population density
461.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.46(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.28(+67%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.78(+18%)
Other crime
3.9(+65%)
Other theft
3.9(-32%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,987
97.08%
Other White
29
0.94%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
0.42%
Indian
12
0.39%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
0.29%
Total population: 3,077

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
687
25.62%
No qualifications
599
22.33%
Level 3 (A level)
487
18.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
373
13.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
260
9.69%
Total 16+ residents: 2,682

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
724
50.7%
Owns with a mortgage
446
31.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
140
9.8%
Social rents from council
50
3.5%
Other forms of private rent
33
2.31%
Total households: 1,428

Property prices in Underwood

Median price£261,000
Price per sq ft£302
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£212K – £300K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £261,000 (about £302 per square foot) in Underwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,631 up to £710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Underwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£287,000£324
Semi-Detached8£215,113£258
Terraced2£211,250£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Underwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Underwood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197,500£149,000£104,000
2017£187,500£127,475£103,000
2018£270,000£141,250£110,000
2019£284,000£157,000£99,000
2020£240,000£187,500£117,500
2021£272,500£189,000£129,750
2022£286,000£212,000£150,000
2023£315,000£225,000£157,500
2024£340,000£215,000£146,000
2025£300,000£218,000£250,000
2026£297,500£217,863£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Underwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Underwood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192£164£119
2017£206£138£136
2018£221£152£130
2019£218£181£125
2020£239£225£143
2021£244£186£177
2022£297£236£171
2023£292£207£151
2024£306£227£198
2025£305£250£250
2026£300£316£140
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Underwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ashfield district.

Band A£1,739
Band B£2,029
Band C£2,319
Band D£2,609
Band E£3,188
Band F£3,768
Band G£4,348
Band H£5,218

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Underwood ward.

Local councillors

Dawn Justice

Underwood - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Underwood

Is Underwood safe?

Underwood records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Underwood?

The median sale price in Underwood is £261,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Underwood?

Underwood has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Underwood?

Underwood scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Underwood sits around rank 21,251 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 Underwood?

The average household income in Underwood is around £41,131 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Underwood?

Underwood is represented by 1 elected councillor: Dawn Justice (Conservative and Unionist Party).