DE55 2DJ is a safe, established residential area on Sporton Lane, 0.2km from South Normanton in South Normanton and Pinxton. Administratively it sits within South Normanton East ward and the Bolsover constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. With an average age of 47, 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 2DJ are sourced from Output Area E00098695 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPORTON LANE, DE55 2DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPORTON LANE, DE55 2DJ.
268
47
£ 40,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE55 2DJ — age 47, 80% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £145k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 2DJ. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 120,000
3 sales · Mean £ 118,333
Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 2DJ has low crime rates — 41 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.
school Local Schools
The Green Infant School
The Brigg Infant School
South Normanton Nursery School
Glebe Junior School
Frederick Gent School
Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Heron Foods0.6 km
- SHRI Supermarket/Premier Store0.5 km
- Ladbrokes0.6 km
- P And M News0.7 km
- Select1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Market Tavern0.5 km
- The Villager0.2 km
- Carnfield Club0.7 km
- The Clock Inn0.7 km
- The Unity Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Coffee \& Books0.6 km
- SNCIC0.6 km
- Spice Village0.5 km
- The School House0.2 km
- Alloga (AP1 And AP2)0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Anchor Fish And Kebab Shop1.0 km
- Istanbul BBQ1.0 km
- Kudos1.0 km
- Suprema Pizzeria1.0 km
- Chillies Takeaway0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co Operative Food0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton2.4 km
- Kirkby in Ashfield5.8 km
- Sutton Parkway6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Albert Street0.2 km
- Church0.2 km
- Downing Street0.3 km
- Downing Street0.3 km
- Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE552DJ · Data under Open Government Licence