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About

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.

Area overview

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).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitwell Population
3,922
Population density
262.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

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 57 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Whitwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 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
Detached13£220,000
Semi-Detached28£160,000
Terraced16£123,125

10 years median price trend in Whitwell

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

All postcodes in Whitwell

S804TQ

Welbeck Street

S803ED

Explore Way

S804RQ

High Street

S804NE

Grundy Nook

S804NH

Butterhall Close

S804QS

High Street

S804UA

Holmefield Road

S804QB

Bakestone Moor

S804RF

Worksop Road

S804SP

Sunnyside

S804TN

Parkway

S804XZ

Whitwell & Elmton

S803EB

Whitwell & Elmton

S804NN

Portland Street

S804QE

Bakestone Moor

S804QU

High Street

S804TZ

Holmefield Road

S804NL

Portland Street

S804PD

Bakestone Moor

S804QQ

Claylands Place

S804QW

Longhurst View

S804SS

Doles Lane

S804TY

Larpit Green

S804NZ

Belf Moor Close

S804RA

Whitwell & Elmton

S803FP

Bondhay Lane

S804QG

Bakestone Moor

S804RP

Butt Hill

S804RZ

Spring Hill

S804SR

Sunnyside

S804TA

Bellsfield Close

S804PP

Franklin Avenue

S804PF

Hillside

S804RW

Manor Farm Court

S804SH

Creswell & Hodthorpe

S804TT

Bellsfield Close

S804UF

Holmefield Road

S804NQ

Hillside Close

S804RE

High Street

S804RT

Butt Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.