Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

NORFOLK AVENUE, S42 5DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORFOLK AVENUE, S42 5DZ.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

S42 5DZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £175k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

S42 5DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Norfolk Avenue, 0.1km from Grassmoor in Grassmoor. Administratively it sits within Grassmoor ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for S42 5DZ are sourced from Output Area E00100193 (shared with 9 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 5DZ. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 162,500

16 sales · Mean £ 164,996

Detached

£ 157,499

4 sales · Mean £ 161,874

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

S42 5DZ has low crime rates — 48 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 offences103
Anti-social behaviour32
Public order16
Criminal damage and arson13
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Grassmoor Primary School

Good236 pupils0.3 km
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North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy

Requires Improvement340 pupils1.4 km
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Temple Normanton Junior Academy

Good110 pupils1.4 km
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Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy

Inadequate231 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.5 km
  • Paul's Meats0.2 km
  • Grassmoor Supermarket0.3 km
  • Peak Pharmacy0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cat Village North0.5 km
  • Clare's Cafe0.5 km
  • China Rose0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ishmails Indian Spice0.5 km
  • Grassmoor Fish Bar0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Sportsman Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chesterfield4.8 km
  • Alfreton11.1 km
  • Matlock12.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Lane0.2 km
  • Mill Lane0.2 km
  • New Street0.3 km
  • Boot and Shoe0.3 km
  • Boot and Shoe0.4 km