Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

SCHOOL LANE, DE55 6DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL LANE, DE55 6DF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

210

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

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.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE55 6DF spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £329k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 79.2% year-on-year.

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

DE55 6DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on School Lane, 0.2km from Brackenfield in North East Derbyshire. Administratively it sits within Shirland ward and the Bolsover constituency.

For serious buyers, DE55 6DF is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £329k, up 79.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 6DF are sourced from Output Area E00100288 (shared with 25 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 6DF. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 475,000

3 sales · Mean £ 493,333

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

5 sales · Mean £ 217,790

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

DE55 6DF has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

P

Wessington Primary School

Good86 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Plough Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whatstandwell5.8 km
  • Cromford6.4 km
  • Alfreton6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • School Lane0.0 km
  • The Green0.2 km
  • The Green0.2 km
  • Mathers Grave0.4 km
  • Millers Lane Crossroads0.5 km