Area guide · Bolsover

Living in Newton and Blackwell

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

At a glance

Newton and Blackwell is a village in Bolsover, East Midlands with a population of 3,053. The average house price is £350,233 and the overall crime rate is 66.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Newton and Blackwell ranks

Population

3,053

Avg House Price

£350,233

Crime Rate

66.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

408 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,973.5

Median Age

45.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Newton And Blackwell's detached homes (£451,253) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£179,250).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Newton And Blackwell prices have risen 39% over the last 9 years (£251,383 → £350,233).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£451,253	£390,000	103
Semi-Detached	£251,228	£210,250	70
Terraced	£226,178	£206,500	46
Flat	£179,250	£179,250	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Newton and Blackwell is 66.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Newton And Blackwell: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

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

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Good
Newton Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Newton And Blackwell averages 408 Mbps — 308% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Newton And Blackwell homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.3
% Rated C or Above	61.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,098

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,053
Median Age	45.3
Median Household Income	£28,973.5
Employment Rate	56.5%
Owner Occupied	69%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Newton And Blackwell?

The average house price in Newton And Blackwell is £350,233 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Newton And Blackwell?

The most affordable entry point in Newton And Blackwell is a flat, with an average price of £179,250.

Is Newton And Blackwell a safe place to live?

Newton And Blackwell has a recorded crime rate of 66.5 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 Newton And Blackwell?

Newton And Blackwell has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Newton And Blackwell?

Average broadband download speeds in Newton And Blackwell are around 408 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95% of premises.

How big is Newton And Blackwell?

Newton And Blackwell is a settlement in Bolsover with a population of approximately 3,053.

Most compared with

How does Newton and Blackwell stack up against its neighbours?

Alfreton

Newton and Blackwell

House price: £240,964 · £350,233
Crime rate: 66.3 · 66.5
Distance: 2.5 mi

Annesley Woodhouse

Newton and Blackwell

House price: £232,889 · £350,233
Crime rate: 80.2 · 66.5
Distance: 5.0 mi

Arnold

Newton and Blackwell

House price: £233,758 · £350,233
Crime rate: N/A · 66.5
Distance: 12.5 mi

Bakewell

Newton and Blackwell

House price: £428,081 · £350,233
Crime rate: 45.5 · 66.5
Distance: 15.0 mi

Beeston (Broxtowe)

Newton and Blackwell

House price: £320,616 · £350,233
Crime rate: N/A · 66.5
Distance: 14.8 mi

Belper

Newton and Blackwell

House price: £290,909 · £350,233
Crime rate: 66.4 · 66.5
Distance: 8.8 mi

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