Area guide · Erewash

Living in Sandiacre

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

At a glance

Sandiacre is a village in Erewash, East Midlands with a population of 9,124. The average house price is £229,748 and the overall crime rate is 134.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Sandiacre ranks

Population

9,124

Avg House Price

£229,748

Crime Rate

134.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

472 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,685

Median Age

44.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Sandiacre's detached homes (£330,101) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£115,778).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Sandiacre prices have risen 52% over the last 9 years (£150,774 → £229,748).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£330,101	£286,000	41
Semi-Detached	£203,760	£200,750	52
Terraced	£179,278	£177,500	25
Flat	£115,778	£130,000	9

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Sandiacre is 134.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Sandiacre: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Cloudside Academy	Primary	Good
Friesland School	Secondary	Good
Ladycross Infant School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Sandiacre averages 472 Mbps — 372% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Sandiacre homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 55.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	69.9
% Rated C or Above	55.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,179

Demographics & Economy

Population	9,124
Median Age	44.7
Median Household Income	£31,685
Employment Rate	58.4%
Owner Occupied	71%
Degree-Level Qualified	30%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Sandiacre?

The average house price in Sandiacre is £229,748 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Sandiacre?

The most affordable entry point in Sandiacre is a flat, with an average price of £115,778.

Is Sandiacre a safe place to live?

Sandiacre has a recorded crime rate of 134.3 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 Sandiacre?

Sandiacre has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Sandiacre?

Average broadband download speeds in Sandiacre are around 472 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 99% of premises.

How big is Sandiacre?

Sandiacre is a settlement in Erewash with a population of approximately 9,124.

Most compared with

How does Sandiacre stack up against its neighbours?

Alfreton

Sandiacre

House price: £240,964 · £229,748
Crime rate: 66.3 · 134.3
Distance: 12.6 mi

Annesley Woodhouse

Sandiacre

House price: £232,889 · £229,748
Crime rate: 80.2 · 134.3
Distance: 11.0 mi

Arnold

Sandiacre

House price: £233,758 · £229,748
Crime rate: N/A · 134.3
Distance: 8.7 mi

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Sandiacre

House price: £334,658 · £229,748
Crime rate: 54.4 · 134.3
Distance: 14.2 mi

Barrow upon Soar

Sandiacre

House price: £314,026 · £229,748
Crime rate: 68 · 134.3
Distance: 13.2 mi

Beeston (Broxtowe)

Sandiacre

House price: £320,616 · £229,748
Crime rate: N/A · 134.3
Distance: 3.0 mi

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