Area guide · Erewash

Living in West Hallam

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

At a glance

West Hallam is a village in Erewash, East Midlands with a population of 5,912. The average house price is £289,779 and the overall crime rate is 72.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where West Hallam ranks

Population

5,912

Avg House Price

£289,779

Crime Rate

72.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Avg Download Speed

458 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,006.3

Median Age

45.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

West Hallam's detached homes (£333,293) command roughly 1.5× the price of a terraced (£226,400).

Price Trend (11 Years)

West Hallam prices have risen 43% over the last 9 years (£202,011 → £289,779).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£333,293	£300,000	29
Semi-Detached	£233,215	£200,000	26
Terraced	£226,400	£205,000	5
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in West Hallam is 72.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in West Hallam: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

0% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

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

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Scargill CofE Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Stanley Common Church of England Primary School	Primary	Inadequate

Broadband & Connectivity

West Hallam averages 458 Mbps — 358% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most West Hallam homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 52.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	69
% Rated C or Above	52.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,180

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,912
Median Age	45.4
Median Household Income	£31,006.3
Employment Rate	57.4%
Owner Occupied	71%
Degree-Level Qualified	29.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in West Hallam?

The average house price in West Hallam is £289,779 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in West Hallam?

The most affordable entry point in West Hallam is a terraced, with an average price of £226,400.

Is West Hallam a safe place to live?

West Hallam has a recorded crime rate of 72.1 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 West Hallam?

West Hallam has 2 schools in total, with 0% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in West Hallam?

Average broadband download speeds in West Hallam are around 458 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.7% of premises.

How big is West Hallam?

West Hallam is a settlement in Erewash with a population of approximately 5,912.

Most compared with

How does West Hallam stack up against its neighbours?

Alfreton

West Hallam

House price: £240,964 · £289,779
Crime rate: 66.3 · 72.1
Distance: 8.6 mi

Annesley Woodhouse

West Hallam

House price: £232,889 · £289,779
Crime rate: 80.2 · 72.1
Distance: 8.8 mi

Arnold

West Hallam

House price: £233,758 · £289,779
Crime rate: N/A · 72.1
Distance: 10.1 mi

Beeston (Broxtowe)

West Hallam

House price: £320,616 · £289,779
Crime rate: N/A · 72.1
Distance: 6.9 mi

Belper

West Hallam

House price: £290,909 · £289,779
Crime rate: 66.4 · 72.1
Distance: 5.8 mi

Blidworth

West Hallam

House price: £211,915 · £289,779
Crime rate: 68.2 · 72.1
Distance: 13.6 mi

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