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Area guide · Ashfield

Living in Kirkby-in-Ashfield

A snapshot of life in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Kirkby-in-Ashfield is a town in Ashfield, East Midlands with a population of 21,511. The average house price is £280,000 and the overall crime rate is 80.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Kirkby-in-Ashfield ranks

Population

21,511

Avg House Price

£280,000

Crime Rate

80.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

426 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£27,631

Median Age

43.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Kirkby In Ashfield's detached homes (£470,000) command roughly 2.4× the price of a terraced (£200,000).

Price Trend (8 Years)

Kirkby In Ashfield prices have risen 2% over the last 7 years (£275,000 → £280,000).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£470,000£470,0001
Semi-Detached£215,000£215,0001
Terraced£200,000£200,0001
FlatN/AN/A0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Kirkby-in-Ashfield is 80.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Kirkby In Ashfield: violent crime (36% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools8
Primary6
Secondary2
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Abbey Hill Primary & NurseryPrimaryGood
Ashfield Comprehensive SchoolSecondaryGood
Greenwood Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Kingsway Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Morven Park Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Orchard Primary School and NurseryPrimaryGood
Outwood Academy KirkbySecondaryNo rating available
The West Park AcademyPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Kirkby In Ashfield averages 426 Mbps — 326% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Kirkby In Ashfield homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 58.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score69.9
% Rated C or Above58.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,066

Demographics & Economy

Population21,511
Median Age43.5
Median Household Income£27,631
Employment Rate56.9%
Owner Occupied65.7%
Degree-Level Qualified21.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Kirkby In Ashfield?
The average house price in Kirkby In Ashfield is £280,000 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Kirkby In Ashfield?
The most affordable entry point in Kirkby In Ashfield is a terraced, with an average price of £200,000.
Is Kirkby In Ashfield a safe place to live?
Kirkby In Ashfield has a recorded crime rate of 80.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Kirkby In Ashfield?
Kirkby In Ashfield has 8 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Kirkby In Ashfield?
Average broadband download speeds in Kirkby In Ashfield are around 426 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.8% of premises.
How big is Kirkby In Ashfield?
Kirkby In Ashfield is a settlement in Ashfield with a population of approximately 21,511.

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