DE55 5QP is a safe, established residential area on Little Fen, 0.7km from Tibshelf in Tibshelf. Administratively it sits within Ault Hucknall ward and the Bolsover constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 17.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 5QP are sourced from Output Area E00098726 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LITTLE FEN, DE55 5QP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLE FEN, DE55 5QP.
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 5QP — 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 17.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 5QP. 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
£ 180,000
4 sales · Mean £ 178,737
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 5QP has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Town End Junior School
Tibshelf Infant School
Tibshelf Community School
Newton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Tibshelf Playgroup0.8 km
- Crown Hotel0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Tibshelf Kebab House1.0 km
- Tibshelf Fish Bar1.0 km
- New Crystal House1.0 km
- Taste Of Bombay1.0 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Today Local1.0 km
- Shell Chesterfield North1.0 km
- WH Smith0.9 km
- Derwent Store0.6 km
- High Street Garage0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Vintage Coffee Shop0.9 km
- (Fresh Food Cafe) Roadchef (M1 Southbound)1.0 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- (Fresh Food Cafe) Roadchef (M1 Northbound)0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Food1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton4.4 km
- Kirkby in Ashfield7.6 km
- Sutton Parkway7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Alfreton Road0.2 km
- Newton Road0.2 km
- Newton Road0.2 km
- Crown Hotel0.2 km
- Alfreton Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE555QP · Data under Open Government Licence