Is S42 5DA a safe place to live?

Yes, S42 5DA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 18 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of S42 5DA?

The population for the S42 5DA area is approximately 443 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

BIRKIN LANE, S42 5DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRKIN LANE, S42 5DA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

443

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Avg Age

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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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7/10

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7/10

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1/10

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4/10

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3/10

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4/10

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1/10

homeHome Ownership

8/10

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7/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates S42 5DA — age 50, 80% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S42 5DA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Birkin Lane, 0.3km from Bond's Main in North East Derbyshire. Administratively it sits within Grassmoor ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for S42 5DA are sourced from Output Area E00100196 (shared with 19 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 S42 5DA. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%

Asian / British Asian1.4%

Black / African / Caribbean1.1%

Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 29%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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S42 5DA has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Violence and sexual offences3

Anti-social behaviour1

Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

Temple Normanton Junior Academy

Good110 pupils0.5 km

Grassmoor Primary School

Good236 pupils1.2 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

B And B Church Villa0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Chesterfield5.1 km
Alfreton11.2 km
Shirebrook11.7 km

Bus Stops

Church Lane0.4 km
Church Lane0.4 km
Birkin Lane0.4 km
Birkin Lane0.4 km