DE55 5QN is a safe, established residential area on Chestnut Grove, 0.8km from Newton Green in Tibshelf. Administratively it sits within Ault Hucknall ward and the Bolsover constituency.
For families considering a move, DE55 5QN represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £207k, down 2.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 5QN are sourced from Output Area E00098726 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTNUT GROVE, DE55 5QN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT GROVE, DE55 5QN.
421
46
£ 38,600 /yr
50%
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 5QN — age 46, 92% ownership, 6% 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 2.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 5QN. The average age is 45.8. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 207,500
3 sales · Mean £ 193,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 5QN has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Town End Junior School
Tibshelf Community School
Newton Primary School
Tibshelf Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Tibshelf Playgroup0.9 km
- Crown Hotel0.3 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- WH Smith0.9 km
- Derwent Store0.7 km
- High Street Garage0.9 km
- Roadchef Motorways- Spar0.9 km
- WH Smith0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- McDonalds0.9 km
- (Fresh Food Cafe) Roadchef (M1 Northbound)0.9 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton4.2 km
- Kirkby in Ashfield7.6 km
- Sutton Parkway7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Newton Road0.1 km
- Newton Road0.1 km
- Alfreton Road0.2 km
- Alfreton Road0.2 km
- Spa Croft0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE555QN · Data under Open Government Licence