Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

DARK LANE, S44 5AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARK LANE, S44 5AD.

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

246

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: S44 5AD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S44 5AD's 70% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

S44 5AD is a mixed residential area on Dark Lane, 0.1km from Calow in Brimington. Administratively it sits within Sutton ward and the Bolsover constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for S44 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00100313 (shared with 7 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 S44 5AD. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 160,000

5 sales · Mean £ 152,200

Detached

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

Semi-Detached

£ 134,950

1 sales · Mean £ 134,950

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

Crime around S44 5AD is above average at 90 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences108
Public order22
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Calow CofE VC Primary School

Good167 pupils0.4 km
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Hady Primary School

Good332 pupils1.0 km
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Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School

Good86 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • DSFS Catering & retail units at The Royal0.9 km
  • Chesterfield College Catering0.3 km
  • Top Shop@Calow0.1 km
  • Clovers Brunch And Dessert0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • R B Elliott And Son1.0 km
  • Calow Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Calow Pharmacy0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Cooperative Society0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Calow Fish Bar0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Anvil0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chesterfield2.2 km
  • Dronfield9.3 km
  • Langwith - Whaley Thorns12.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.2 km
  • Church0.2 km
  • Lawn Villas0.3 km
  • North Road Top0.3 km
  • Lawn Villas0.3 km