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Westwoodside, Haxey & Owston Ferry

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About

The area comprises the villages of Westwoodside, Haxey, and Owston Ferry, situated on the Isle of Axholme. This is a flat, agricultural landscape of open fields and drainage channels, historically reclaimed from marshland. The settlements are linked by quiet, straight roads that follow the old field patterns.

Haxey is known for the traditional Haxey Hood game played each January in the streets and fields. Owston Ferry sits directly on the River Trent, with a history of river trade and a small dock area. The area's character is defined by its rural isolation and its distinct history of land reclamation and commons.

Area overview

On average Westwoodside, Haxey & Owston Ferry has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westwoodside, Haxey & Owston Ferry is £49,601 per year. There are 5 schools in Westwoodside, Haxey & Owston Ferry: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Westwoodside, Haxey & Owston Ferry is home to around 7,071 people, with a population density of about 89.3 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westwoodside, Haxey & Owston Ferry Population
7,071
Population density
89.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.12(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.53(-47%)
Public order
4.1(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.11(-78%)
Burglary
2.97(-42%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,816
96.35%
Other White
94
1.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.38%
Irish
27
0.38%
Pakistani
18
0.25%
Total population: 7,074

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,809
29.86%
Level 3 (A level)
1,106
18.26%
No qualifications
1,066
17.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
883
14.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
604
9.97%
Total 16+ residents: 6,058

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,515
49.97%
Owns with a mortgage
983
32.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
226
7.45%
Other social rented
140
4.62%
Social rents from council
103
3.4%
Total households: 3,032

Property prices in Westwoodside, Haxey & Owston Ferry

Median price£275,750
Price per sq ft£230
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £350K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £275,750 (about £230 per square foot) in Westwoodside, Haxey & Owston Ferry area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,905 up to £618,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westwoodside, Haxey & Owston Ferry over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached67£325,000£236
Semi-Detached20£195,000£206
Terraced7£148,000£184

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westwoodside, Haxey & Owston Ferry

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westwoodside, Haxey & Owston Ferry.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204,000£123,750£67,000
2017£215,500£146,000£120,250
2018£260,000£141,000£115,000
2019£242,500£162,500£120,000
2020£285,000£151,750£112,500
2021£273,775£172,000£128,500
2022£322,000£175,500£133,000
2023£310,000£192,500£172,500
2024£297,475£182,500£140,000
2025£331,000£182,500£113,750
2026£322,500£155,000£148,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westwoodside, Haxey & Owston Ferry.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westwoodside, Haxey & Owston Ferry.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£146£121£110
2017£159£143£133
2018£173£155£131
2019£173£152£128
2020£182£150£131
2021£198£173£172
2022£217£198£160
2023£244£188£186
2024£223£194£186
2025£233£192£143
2026£242£109£184
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westwoodside, Haxey & Owston Ferry.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westwoodside, Haxey & Owston Ferry in the last year.

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.