Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

OAK TREE CLOSE, S44 5BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK TREE CLOSE, S44 5BW.

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Population

416

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 41, S44 5BW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 5BW is a mixed residential area on Oak Tree Close, 0.5km from Arkwright Town in North East Derbyshire. Administratively it sits within Sutton ward and the Bolsover constituency.

For families considering a move, S44 5BW represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for S44 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00100317 (shared with 20 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 5BW. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 110,000

7 sales · Mean £ 128,571

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

Crime around S44 5BW is moderate at 66 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 offences26
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Arkwright Primary School

Requires Improvement106 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Arkwright Town Miners Welfare0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ruby Chinese Take Away0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • R B Elliott And Son0.9 km
  • Arkwright Town Post Office & Store0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chesterfield4.0 km
  • Langwith - Whaley Thorns10.1 km
  • Creswell (Derbys)10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Community Centre0.2 km
  • Community Centre0.2 km
  • Rosling Way0.3 km
  • Rosling Way0.3 km
  • Chesterfield Road0.4 km