Whitwell is a ward in the Bolsover district of Derbyshire, located near the Nottinghamshire border. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes and semi-detached properties. Whitwell is surrounded by green spaces, with the Whitwell Wood and Creswell Crags nearby, offering outdoor recreation opportunities. The village has local amenities such as shops, schools, and pubs, catering to daily needs.
The ward has historical ties to coal mining, with remnants of its industrial past still visible. Public transport links connect Whitwell to nearby towns like Worksop and Chesterfield. The community is served by a mix of older and newer developments, reflecting its evolution from a mining village to a quieter residential area. The nearby A60 provides road access to larger towns and cities in the region.
On average Whitwell has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Whitwell is £35,700 per year. There are 1 schools in Whitwell: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £164,250 in Whitwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £213,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £160,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £130,000 |
10 years price trend in Whitwell
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Franklin Avenue
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Sheffield Road
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Butterhall Close
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Hangar Hill
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Greenway
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Calf Croft
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Bakestone Moor
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Bakestone Moor
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High Street
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Doles Lane
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Bondhay Lane
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Penny Green
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Bakestone Moor
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Hangar Hill
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Coronation Street
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Holmefield Road
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Bridge Close
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Bakestone Moor
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Mill Lane
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Mill Lane
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Worksop Road
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Claylands Road
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Fox Road
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Mason Street
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Spring Hill
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Mill Crescent
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Doles Lane
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Holmefield Road
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Hennymoor Close
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Jubilee Crescent
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Southfield Lane
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Coronation Street
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Fox Road
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Welbeck Street
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Southfield Lane
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Bakestone Moor
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Hillside
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Arthur Short Close
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Whitwell & Elmton
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Fox Road
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Calf Croft
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Loxley Lane
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Claylands Grove
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Claylands Grove
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Station Road
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Sandy Close
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Portland Street
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Mason Street
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Titchfield Street
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Doles Lane
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Welbeck Street
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Creswell & Hodthorpe
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Gapsick Lane
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Longhurst View
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Hillside Close
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Whitwell & Elmton
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Longcroft View
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Hazelmere Road
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Station Road
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Jubilee Place
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Bakestone Moor
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Malthouse Road
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Parkway
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Crags Road
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Butt Hill Close
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Blackcliff Field Close
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Southfield Close
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Franklin Crescent
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Butt Hill
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Hangar Hill
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Doles Lane
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Welbeck Street
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Duchess Street
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Jubilee Gardens
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High Street
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Bakestone Moor
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Highwood Lane
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High Street
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The Poplars
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Duke Street
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Clinthill Lane
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Old Green Close
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Franklin Avenue
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Butt Hill
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Old Hall Lane
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Spring Hill
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Doles Lane
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New Street
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Bridge Close
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Bondhay Lane
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Jubilee Crescent
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Mill Lane
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Hollin Hill Road
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Loxley Lane
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Gipsyhill Lane
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Hangar Hill
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South View
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Whitwell & Elmton
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.