DE55 3BB is a sought-after residential area on Silken Holme, 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 3BB is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £164k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 85.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 3BB are sourced from Output Area E00098702 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILKEN HOLME, DE55 3BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILKEN HOLME, DE55 3BB.
198
42
£ 40,900 /yr
65%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE55 3BB combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£164k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £164k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 85.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 3BB. The average age is 42.3. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 189,250
2 sales · Mean £ 189,250
Semi-Detached
£ 115,000
1 sales · Mean £ 115,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 3BB has low crime rates — 13 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
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
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Frederick Gent School0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton2.4 km
- Kirkby in Ashfield5.5 km
- Sutton Parkway7.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE553BB · Data under Open Government Licence