DE55 2DW is a sought-after residential area on Southfields Drive, 0.7km from Hamlet, The in South Normanton and Pinxton. Administratively it sits within South Normanton West ward and the Bolsover constituency.
For serious buyers, DE55 2DW is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, down 7.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 2DW are sourced from Output Area E00098716 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHFIELDS DRIVE, DE55 2DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHFIELDS DRIVE, DE55 2DW.
449
43
£ 40,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE55 2DW combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£195k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £195k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 7.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 2DW. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 192,000
4 sales · Mean £ 187,237
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 2DW has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Frederick Gent School
The Brigg Infant School
Glebe Junior School
South Normanton Nursery School
John King Infant Academy
The Green Infant School
Kirkstead Junior Academy
Pinxton Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Derbyshire Hotel Derby Ltd T/a Holiday Inn0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Castlewood Public House0.5 km
- The Villager0.9 km
- The White Swan0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Whitbread Plc0.3 km
- Alloga AP50.7 km
- Elior UK0.7 km
- Frederick Gent School0.3 km
- Northern Monk Refectory MCR1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Delhi Nights0.6 km
- The Frying Squad0.6 km
- Coco Sun Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Snack Attack0.6 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Common Stores0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton2.8 km
- Kirkby in Ashfield5.0 km
- Sutton Parkway6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mansfield Road0.1 km
- Frederick Gent School0.2 km
- Alfreton Road Bridge0.2 km
- Corn Close0.3 km
- Hazel Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE552DW · Data under Open Government Licence