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West Hallam

About

West Hallam lies within the Erewash borough, situated north of the main town of Ilkeston. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing developments from different periods. It is bordered by open countryside to the north and east, providing a transition from urban to rural landscapes. Local amenities are centred around the village core, serving the immediate community's needs.

The parish church of St. Wilfrid's, with its distinctive spire, is a longstanding landmark. The area includes the historical West Hallam Hall and its surrounding parkland. Public footpaths connect to the wider Erewash countryside, including routes near the Nutbrook Trail. The local governance and community activities are often focused on maintaining this semi-rural character.

Area overview

On average West Hallam has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 1.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Hallam is £55,406 per year. There are 3 schools in West Hallam: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Hallam is home to around 6,070 people, with a population density of about 337.9 per km².

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

West Hallam Population

6,070

Population density

337.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

15.49(-55%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.91(-53%)

Other theft

3.46(-39%)

Burglary

3.29(-1%)

Public order

2.14(-69%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

5,862

96.54%

Other White

1.15%

Irish

0.58%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.44%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.23%

Total population: 6,072

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,585

30.55%

Level 3 (A level)

992

19.12%

No qualifications

849

16.36%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

689

13.28%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

500

9.64%

Total 16+ residents: 5,189

Housing

Owns outright

1,361

52.43%

Owns with a mortgage

920

35.44%

Private landlord or letting agency

206

7.94%

Other forms of private rent

1.81%

Other social rented

1.35%

Total households: 2,596

Property prices in West Hallam

Median price£250,000

Price per sq ft£271

Sales (last 12 months)78

Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £324K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £271 per square foot) in West Hallam area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,926 up to £829,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Hallam over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	36	£322,500	£302	£221,250	£266,875	£390,000	£635,000
Semi-Detached	33	£205,000	£264	£152,400	£186,600	£245,000	£326,000
Terraced	9	£190,000	£252	£177,000	£180,000	£200,000	£280,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Hallam

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Hallam.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£210,000	£135,000	£132,000
2017	£222,500	£146,000	£132,500
2018	£256,750	£186,975	£145,000
2019	£245,000	£169,500	£153,000
2020	£276,000	£165,000	£175,000
2021	£286,250	£202,500	£155,000
2022	£335,500	£237,500	£187,475
2023	£299,950	£217,000	£170,725
2024	£302,475	£211,250	£176,000
2025	£305,000	£200,000	£205,000
2026	£325,000	£224,000	£182,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Hallam.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£206	£160	£177
2017	£218	£191	£184
2018	£228	£200	£208
2019	£239	£199	£195
2020	£242	£208	£185
2021	£258	£250	£216
2022	£297	£265	£263
2023	£324	£262	£242
2024	£298	£278	£226
2025	£322	£268	£252
2026	£241	£252	£220

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail