Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

MAIN ROAD, DE55 6EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, DE55 6EF.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

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.

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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DE55 6EF's 68% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

DE55 6EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Main Road, 0.3km from Old Higham in Shirland and Stonebroom. Administratively it sits within Shirland ward and the Bolsover constituency.

For families considering a move, DE55 6EF represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 6EF are sourced from Output Area E00100291 (shared with 16 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 6EF. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 385,000

2 sales · Mean £ 385,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DE55 6EF has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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Mickley Village Primary & Nursery School

Good35 pupils0.5 km
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Shirland Primary School

Good185 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Premier Express Mickley Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Higham Food And Wine0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Greyhound0.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Santo's Higham Farm Ltd0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton4.6 km
  • Whatstandwell7.8 km
  • Ambergate8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Greyhound0.1 km
  • The Greyhound0.1 km
  • Memorial0.2 km
  • Memorial0.3 km
  • Crown Inn0.4 km