How deprived is Whitwell?

Deprivation score 6/10 (rank 14102 of 32844 in country).

What's the average income in Whitwell?

Average resident income is about £35,700 per year.

What's the Whitwell population and density?

Whitwell population is 3,922 with density 262.7 per km².

What are house prices in Whitwell?

Based on 50 recent sales, the median price is £164,250; see the 10-year chart for trends.

How safe is Whitwell?

Crime level in Whitwell is high with about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What home types are most common in Whitwell?

Housing mix: semi-detached 49.9%, detached 25.1%.

How much social housing is near Whitwell?

About 17.7% across the Whitwell area.

How many households are in Whitwell?

There are 1,813 households in Whitwell

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Q: What schools in Whitwell and how are they rated?

There are 1 schools in Whitwell: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / East Midlands / Bolsover / Whitwell

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

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

British

3,779

96.3%

Other White

1.33%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.51%

Irish

0.31%

Caribbean

0.31%

Total population: 3,924

Housing

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

2.04%

Total households: 1,812

Property prices in Whitwell

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £164,250 in Whitwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £610,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	11	£220,000	£158,685	£197,500	£242,500	£337,500
Semi-Detached	25	£160,000	£104,400	£142,000	£240,000	£427,800
Terraced	14	£126,750	£79,550	£120,000	£178,125	£200,250

10 years price trend 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

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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