Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

BIRKIN LANE, S42 5DD House Prices & Local Information

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

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

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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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
workEmployment
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 5DD — age 50, 80% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £281k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 16.4% year-on-year.

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

S42 5DD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Birkin Lane, 0.3km from Temple Normanton 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £281k, down 16.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S42 5DD 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 5DD. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 300,750

6 sales · Mean £ 289,750

Semi-Detached

£ 231,000

4 sales · Mean £ 228,000

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

S42 5DD has low crime rates — 20 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.

Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Temple Normanton Junior Academy

Good110 pupils0.5 km
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Grassmoor Primary School

Good236 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • B And B Church Villa0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chesterfield5.2 km
  • Alfreton11.1 km
  • Shirebrook11.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Birkin Lane0.2 km
  • Birkin Lane0.2 km
  • Church Lane0.4 km
  • Church Lane0.5 km