Postcode Analysis Bolsover, East Midlands

FERNDOWN DRIVE, DE55 5RE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNDOWN DRIVE, DE55 5RE.

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Population

533

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

55%

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

No single demographic signal dominates DE55 5RE — age 38, 76% ownership, 12% 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 up 34.9% year-on-year.

home £226,600 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE55 5RE is a safe, established residential area on Ferndown Drive, 0.3km from Lane End in Tibshelf. Administratively it sits within Tibshelf ward and the Bolsover constituency.

For families considering a move, DE55 5RE represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £226k, up 34.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 5RE are sourced from Output Area E00098734 (shared with 19 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 5RE. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 194,500

13 sales · Mean £ 211,036

Semi-Detached

£ 150,500

5 sales · Mean £ 154,599

Terraced

£ 136,125

6 sales · Mean £ 136,175

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

DE55 5RE has low crime rates — 24 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 behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime6
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Tibshelf Infant School

Good187 pupils0.3 km
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Town End Junior School

Good162 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • High Street Garage0.5 km
  • Shell Chesterfield South0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Pharmacy (Wells Pharmacy)0.3 km
  • Today Local0.3 km
  • Derwent Store0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Vintage Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • Zoo Glamour0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Mount Gurkha Village0.3 km
  • New Crystal House0.3 km
  • Taste Of Bombay0.3 km
  • Tibshelf Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Tibshelf Kebab House0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Tibshelf Playgroup0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton5.5 km
  • Sutton Parkway7.1 km
  • Kirkby in Ashfield7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Health Centre0.2 km
  • Health Centre0.2 km
  • White Hart Inn0.2 km
  • White Hart Inn0.3 km
  • Brooke Street0.3 km