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About

Whitwell ward lies in the northeastern part of the Bolsover district, bordering the county of South Yorkshire. The area is defined by its historical connection to coal mining, with the landscape still shaped by its industrial past. The settlement of Whitwell itself is the primary community, situated on a ridge with views across the surrounding countryside. Local geography includes areas of former pasture and woodland, with the parish extending towards Creswell Crags to the north.

The community retains a strong sense of its own identity, separate from larger nearby towns. Daily life centres around local shops, schools, and community facilities like the Whitwell Sports Centre. The area's mining heritage is visibly commemorated at the Markham Colliery Memorial Garden. A network of public footpaths, including routes along old railway lines, provides access to the rural edges of the ward, connecting residents to the broader countryside.

Area overview

On average Whitwell has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitwell is £43,618 per year. There are 1 schools in Whitwell: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whitwell is home to around 3,922 people, with a population density of about 262.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitwell Population
3,922
Population density
262.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.32(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.04(-11%)
Shoplifting
9.69(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.67(+17%)
Public order
7.14(+3%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,779
96.3%
Other White
52
1.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.51%
Caribbean
12
0.31%
Irish
12
0.31%
Total population: 3,924

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
827
24.92%
No qualifications
761
22.93%
Level 3 (A level)
572
17.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
460
13.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
367
11.06%
Total 16+ residents: 3,319

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
708
39.07%
Owns with a mortgage
492
27.15%
Social rents from council
318
17.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
212
11.7%
Other forms of private rent
37
2.04%
Total households: 1,812

Property prices in Whitwell

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Whitwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £610,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whitwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached21£160,000
Detached11£210,000
Terraced11£110,000

10 years median price trend in Whitwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitwell.

All postcodes in Whitwell

S804PW

Jubilee Gardens

S804UJ

Loxley Lane

S804NQ

Hillside Close

S804SF

Mill Crescent

S804NX

Bakestone Moor

S804SU

Doles Lane

S804QA

Sandy Lane

S804UA

Holmefield Road

S804QY

Malthouse Road

S804QF

Claylands Grove

S804NZ

Belfmoor Close

S804SB

Southfield Industrial Estate

S804NJ

Station Road

S804TW

Welbeck Street

S803ED

Burnt Leys Cottages

S804SQ

Mill Lane

S804NW

South View

S804QB

Bakestone Moor

S804QL

Bakestone Moor

S804QU

High Street

S804HR

Sheffield Road

S804QQ

Claylands Place

S804SL

Doles Lane

S804SH

Mill Walk

S804NN

Portland Street

S804PR

Franklin Avenue

S804TN

Welbeck Street

S804TA

Bellsfield Close

S804QE

Claylands Road

S804PA

Southfield Close

S804TH

Duke Street

S804GN

Old Green Close

S804TP

Welbeck Street

S804PE

Bakestone Moor

S804RU

Spring Hill

S804RN

Titchfield Street

S804QX

Old Hall Lane

S804NU

Bakestone Moor

S803DZ

Steetley Lane

S804NP

South View

S804SJ

Arthur Short Close

S804QD

Bakestone Moor

S804TQ

Welbeck Street

S803EH

Bondhay Lane

S804NB

Hennymoor Close

S804RS

Station Road

S804NL

Portland Street

S804QS

High Street

S804RL

Mason Street

S434AP

Hollin Hill Road

S804XX

Whitwell

S804TG

Coronation Street

S804PL

Jubilee Road

S803EE

Chesterfield Road

S804PD

Bakestone Moor

S804QW

Longhurst View

S804TD

The Poplars

S804NR

Southfield Lane

S803EJ

Southgate Bungalows

S804TB

Hangar Hill

S804SA

Fox Road

S804XZ

Whitwell

S804UF

Station Road

S804UG

Bridge Close

S804PZ

Whitwell

S804SW

Doles Lane

S804TX

Holmefield Road

S804NG

Penny Green

S804SP

Sunnyside

S804GL

Old Green Close

S804SZ

Claylands Road

S804PN

Jubilee Place

S804NE

Grundy Nook

S804TS

Station Road

S804RA

Whitwell

S804QT

Longcroft View

S804TU

Holmefield Road

S804PF

Hillside

S804PB

Bakestone Moor

S804PY

Sandy Close

S804UH

Hangar Hill

S804SS

Doles Lane

S804NS

Southfield Lane

S804RG

Scotland Street

S804PQ

St Lawrence View

S804TR

Parkway

S804RD

Butt Hill Close

S804PS

Franklin Avenue

S804RP

Butt Hill

S804NF

Middlegate Field Drive

S804QZ

High Street

S803EB

Whitwell

S804PX

Vine Cottages

S804SY

The Greenway

S804SD

Hangar Hill

S804RH

Portland Street

S804SG

Mill Lane

S804NH

Butterhall Close

S804PP

Franklin Avenue

S804QG

Bakestone Moor

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.