Postcode Analysis Bolsover, East Midlands

BARLEY CROFT, DE55 3AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARLEY CROFT, DE55 3AR.

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Population

536

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences49
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour8
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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Frederick Gent School

Good782 pupils0.2 km
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Glebe Junior School

Good395 pupils0.8 km
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South Normanton Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils0.8 km
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The Brigg Infant School

Good159 pupils0.8 km
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John King Infant Academy

Good104 pupils1.1 km
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Pinxton Nursery School

Good71 pupils1.2 km
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Kirkstead Junior Academy

Good218 pupils1.2 km
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The Green Infant School

Inadequate96 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Derbyshire Hotel Derby Ltd T/a Holiday Inn0.8 km
restaurant

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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