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Wilsthorpe

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About

Wilsthorpe ward lies in the southern part of the borough of Erewash, bordering Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing developments from different periods. It contains local amenities such as shops and schools that serve the immediate community. The ward includes the distinct neighbourhood of Breaston, which has its own historical village centre.

The landscape is characterised by open fields and the course of the River Trent forms part of its western boundary. This proximity to the river and surrounding farmland provides accessible green space. The Trent Meadows nature area offers walking routes alongside the water. The Erewash Canal also runs through the eastern section of the ward, contributing to its network of local footpaths.

Area overview

On average Wilsthorpe has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 8.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wilsthorpe is £49,830 per year. There are 2 schools in Wilsthorpe: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wilsthorpe is home to around 7,568 people, with a population density of about 4,701.5 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wilsthorpe Population
7,568
Population density
4,701.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.92(-31%)
Shoplifting
9.12(+5%)
Public order
8.32(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.32(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.36(-41%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,769
89.45%
Other White
256
3.38%
Indian
137
1.81%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
79
1.04%
Chinese
45
0.59%
Total population: 7,567

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,753
28.19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,221
19.63%
No qualifications
978
15.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
919
14.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
751
12.08%
Total 16+ residents: 6,219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,268
38.99%
Owns outright
1,262
38.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
416
12.79%
Other social rented
201
6.18%
Other forms of private rent
44
1.35%
Total households: 3,252

Property prices in Wilsthorpe

Median price£237,500
Price per sq ft£302
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£204K – £325K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 (about £302 per square foot) in Wilsthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,605 up to £580,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wilsthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£370,000£322
Semi-Detached31£222,000£296
Terraced20£185,000£258
Flats3£135,000£224

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wilsthorpe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wilsthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£105,000£145,000£115,000
2017£242,750£90,000£155,000£125,000
2018£262,500£87,000£154,000£150,000
2019£288,000£96,000£165,000£143,750
2020£280,000£110,000£175,000£141,500
2021£294,000£123,975£186,250£158,000
2022£330,000£139,500£210,000£182,000
2023£346,000£129,000£220,000£185,000
2024£322,500£115,000£209,500£183,000
2025£355,250£135,000£217,500£185,000
2026£392,500£220,000£172,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wilsthorpe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wilsthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£165£183£181
2017£228£146£189£162
2018£234£139£198£185
2019£265£141£210£192
2020£277£179£208£190
2021£296£211£232£214
2022£289£216£256£240
2023£340£225£279£246
2024£314£202£262£247
2025£314£205£288£253
2026£332£296£268
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wilsthorpe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wilsthorpe 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.