DE55 3AR is a sought-after residential area on Barley Croft, 0.5km from Normanton Common in South Normanton and Pinxton. Administratively it sits within South Normanton West ward and the Bolsover constituency.
For serious buyers, DE55 3AR is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 3AR are sourced from Output Area E00098703 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARLEY CROFT, DE55 3AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARLEY CROFT, DE55 3AR.
536
42
£ 40,900 /yr
57%
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. DE55 3AR's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £550k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £550k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 3AR. The average age is 42.2. 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
£ 550,000
3 sales · Mean £ 441,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 3AR has low crime rates — 29 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
Glebe Junior School
South Normanton Nursery School
The Brigg Infant School
John King Infant Academy
Pinxton Nursery School
Kirkstead Junior Academy
The Green Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Ladbrokes0.9 km
- P And M News0.9 km
- Select0.8 km
- The Common Stores0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Derbyshire Hotel Derby Ltd T/a Holiday Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Coffee \& Books1.0 km
- SNCIC0.9 km
- Whitbread Plc0.8 km
- Frederick Gent School0.2 km
- Salvation Army Community Outreach Centre0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Anchor Fish And Kebab Shop0.8 km
- Delhi Nights0.3 km
- Istanbul BBQ0.8 km
- Kudos0.8 km
- Pizza Land0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Clock Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton2.5 km
- Kirkby in Ashfield5.4 km
- Sutton Parkway7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Frederick Gent School0.2 km
- Frederick Gent School0.3 km
- Coronation Drive0.3 km
- The Hamlet0.3 km
- Mansfield Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE553AR · Data under Open Government Licence