Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

POSTMANS LANE, S42 5DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POSTMANS LANE, S42 5DS.

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 5DS — age 50, 80% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

S42 5DS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Postmans Lane, 0.1km from Temple Normanton in North East Derbyshire. Administratively it sits within Grassmoor ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.

For families considering a move, S42 5DS represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 £275k.

Census 2021 statistics for S42 5DS 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 5DS. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

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

S42 5DS 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
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Temple Normanton Junior Academy

Good110 pupils0.2 km
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Grassmoor Primary School

Good236 pupils1.6 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • B And B Church Villa0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chesterfield5.0 km
  • Shirebrook11.4 km
  • Langwith - Whaley Thorns11.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Lane0.1 km
  • Church Lane0.2 km
  • Birkin Lane0.4 km
  • Birkin Lane0.5 km