Worksop Kilton
Bassetlaw 016 · 7 sub-areas · 11,140 residents
Bassetlaw 016 is a largely owner-occupied stretch of Bassetlaw in the East Midlands, home to around 11,140 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £648 a month, making it one of the more affordable pockets in the district. The area skews noticeably older than most comparable neighbourhoods, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 or above.
Worksop Kilton is a commuter neighbourhood within Bassetlaw — train into Sheffield runs in around 38 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Worksop Kilton?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £716 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Worksop Kilton in Bassetlaw
Living in Worksop Kilton
Bassetlaw 016 feels settled and residential in a way that distinguishes it from the busier, younger areas further into the district. The housing stock is predominantly owner-occupied — roughly two in three households own their home — and the streets have the quieter character that comes with a population that's largely put down permanent roots. It's not a transient neighbourhood; people tend to stay.
For renters, the cost picture here is genuinely attractive. A two-bedroom home runs about £648 a month, and even a three-bedroom property averages around £788. Rents are rising — up about 5% year-on-year — but from a low base that still puts this area comfortably below most of the East Midlands. The median house price sits at around £183,000, and for those saving for a deposit, the years-to-deposit figure is around 3.3 years — among the more achievable in the region.
The population skews older than most UK neighbourhoods, with more than a quarter of residents (25%) aged 65 and over, and another 22% in the 50–64 bracket. Single-person households make up nearly a third of all homes. Social housing accounts for around one in five properties — somewhat above the typical suburban mix — giving the neighbourhood a range of tenure types that's broader than the ownership figures alone might suggest.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.3 km away — about a 16-minute walk. Most residents drive: over 71% travel to work by car, and just 2% use public transport. Working from home is more common here than the national average, with about 13% of residents doing so. Greenspace is reasonably close, with a median distance of around 490 metres to the nearest green area. For sub-areas and specific streets within Bassetlaw 016, see the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bassetlaw 016 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled area that suits people looking for affordable housing and a slower pace. Owner-occupation is high, the streets are residential in character, and greenspace is within easy reach. It's not a neighbourhood with a strong food, nightlife or cultural scene — but if that's not your priority, the low rents and relatively peaceful environment are genuinely attractive.
- What is the rent in Bassetlaw 016?
- A one-bedroom property averages around £496 a month, a two-bedroom about £648, and a three-bedroom roughly £788. These are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose approximately 5% over the past year, but remain well below the UK median.
- Is Bassetlaw 016 safe?
- The crime rate is around 84 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — slightly above the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000, but not dramatically so. It's not a high-crime neighbourhood, and the figure broadly reflects the wider district rather than any acute local problem.
- What's the commute from Bassetlaw 016 to the nearest major city?
- The nearest major employment hub is around 38 minutes away. By public transport, Manchester is approximately 102 minutes, Birmingham about 104 minutes, and London around 118 minutes. Most residents drive — over 71% commute by car — so public transport connections are limited.
- Who lives in Bassetlaw 016?
- Predominantly older, settled residents — over a quarter are 65 or above, and most own their homes. Single-person households make up nearly a third of all properties. It's a low-diversity, largely UK-born population with a mix of owners, private renters, and social housing tenants.
- What schools are near Bassetlaw 016?
- There are 66 schools within 2 km of typical residents, so there's no shortage of options. However, only around 23% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 16 km away, so families prioritising Ofsted ratings will need to plan carefully.
- How affordable is buying a home in Bassetlaw 016?
- The median house price is around £183,000, and the deposit-saving timeline works out to approximately 3.3 years — one of the more achievable figures in the East Midlands. For first-time buyers already earning locally, that's a realistic target compared with most English regions.