How much do houses cost in DE55 6AJ?

The average property price in DE55 6AJ is currently around £930k.

What is the population of DE55 6AJ?

The population for the DE55 6AJ area is approximately 449 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

BACK LANE, DE55 6AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK LANE, DE55 6AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

449

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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9/10

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8/10

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1/10

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9/10

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2/10

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7/10

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2/10

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7/10

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7/10

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Area Character

DE55 6AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £930k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £930k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE55 6AJ is a mixed residential area on Back Lane, 0.9km from Carr Hill in Wessington. Administratively it sits within Shirland ward and the Bolsover constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE55, DE55 6AJ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £930k.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 6AJ are sourced from Output Area E00100306 (shared with 28 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 6AJ. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.2%

Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 39%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 737,500

2 sales · Mean £ 737,500

school Local Schools

Wessington Primary School

Good86 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Amber Valley Vineyards0.8 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Brackenfield Alpacas0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Alfreton4.4 km
Whatstandwell6.4 km
Ambergate7.3 km