DE55 3AL is a sought-after residential area on Slade Close, 0.5km from Normanton Common in South Normanton and Pinxton. Administratively it sits within South Normanton West ward and the Bolsover constituency.
For serious buyers, DE55 3AL is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 53.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 3AL are sourced from Output Area E00098703 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SLADE CLOSE, DE55 3AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SLADE CLOSE, DE55 3AL.
536
42
£ 40,900 /yr
57%
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
DE55 3AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £147k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £147k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 53.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 3AL. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 96,000
1 sales · Mean £ 96,000
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
5 sales · Mean £ 158,189
Flat
£ 80,000
1 sales · Mean £ 80,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 3AL has low crime rates — 17 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
Frederick Gent School
Glebe Junior School
South Normanton Nursery School
The Brigg Infant School
John King Infant Academy
Pinxton Nursery School
Kirkstead Junior Academy
Longwood Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Derbyshire Hotel Derby Ltd T/a Holiday Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Whitbread Plc0.9 km
- Frederick Gent School0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Anchor Fish And Kebab Shop0.9 km
- Delhi Nights0.5 km
- Istanbul BBQ0.9 km
- Kudos0.9 km
- Pizza Land0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Select0.9 km
- The Common Stores0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton2.5 km
- Kirkby in Ashfield5.3 km
- Sutton Parkway7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Frederick Gent School0.4 km
- Frederick Gent School0.5 km
- The Hamlet0.5 km
- Mansfield Road0.5 km
- Coronation Drive0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DE553AL · Data under Open Government Licence