Postcode Analysis Bolsover, East Midlands

BALL HILL, DE55 2EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALL HILL, DE55 2EB.

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Population

443

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
workEmployment
9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DE55 2EB — age 40, 75% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 14.2% year-on-year.

home £273,100 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE55 2EB is a safe, established residential area on Ball Hill, 0.4km from Berristow Lane in South Normanton and Pinxton. Administratively it sits within South Normanton East ward and the Bolsover constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £273k, down 14.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 2EB are sourced from Output Area E00098690 (shared with 11 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 DE55 2EB. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 282,500

8 sales · Mean £ 296,243

Terraced

£ 108,500

2 sales · Mean £ 108,500

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

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

DE55 2EB has low crime rates — 38 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 offences21
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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The Brigg Infant School

Good159 pupils0.8 km
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Frederick Gent School

Good782 pupils1.0 km
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The Green Infant School

Inadequate96 pupils1.3 km
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South Normanton Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils1.3 km
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Glebe Junior School

Good395 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Alloga (AP1 And AP2)0.7 km
  • 200 Degrees Coffee0.9 km
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • Costa Ltd0.9 km
  • Pizza Express Ltd0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Claire's Accessories0.9 km
  • Haribo Outlet Store0.8 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.9 km
  • Lindt0.9 km
  • Cadbury Factory Outlet0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Derbyshire Hotel Derby Ltd T/a Holiday Inn0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Castlewood Public House0.3 km
  • The Villager0.9 km
  • The White Swan0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Chopstix0.9 km
  • The Filthy Vegan Takeout Ltd0.9 km
  • Harry Ramsden's Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton3.2 km
  • Kirkby in Ashfield4.8 km
  • Sutton Parkway6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Ball Hill0.1 km
  • Ball Hill0.1 km
  • Berristow Lane0.4 km
  • High View Road South End0.4 km
  • High View Road South End0.4 km