Is DE55 6BA a safe place to live?

Yes, DE55 6BA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 12 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in DE55 6BA?

The average property price in DE55 6BA is currently around £153k.

What is the population of DE55 6BA?

The population for the DE55 6BA area is approximately 289 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

MAIN ROAD, DE55 6BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, DE55 6BA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

289

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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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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4/10

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4/10

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9/10

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3/10

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4/10

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3/10

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7/10

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1/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DE55 6BA — age 47, 73% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £153k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 14.2% year-on-year.

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

DE55 6BA is a safe, established residential area on Main Road, 0.5km from Shirland in Shirland and Stonebroom. Administratively it sits within Shirland ward and the Bolsover constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 6BA are sourced from Output Area E00100296 (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 6BA. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 35%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 80,000

15 sales · Mean £ 87,966

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

7 sales · Mean £ 135,357

Detached

£ 225,000

11 sales · Mean £ 230,404

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

DE55 6BA has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft5

Violence and sexual offences4

Burglary1

Criminal damage and arson1

Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

Shirland Primary School

Good185 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Adastra Service Station0.7 km
Manor Farm Shop0.0 km
Deakins Family Deli0.0 km

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby

Red Lion0.4 km
Shirland Golf Course0.8 km
The Hay Hotel0.0 km
Shirland Miners Welfare And Luncheon Club0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Alfreton3.0 km
Whatstandwell8.0 km
Ambergate8.4 km

Bus Stops

Bevan Street0.1 km
Miners Welfare0.1 km
Bevan Street0.2 km
St Leonard's Church0.3 km
Pit Lane0.4 km