DE55 6JU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Fairfield Avenue, 0.5km from Stonebroom 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. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £102k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 6JU are sourced from Output Area E00100298 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRFIELD AVENUE, DE55 6JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFIELD AVENUE, DE55 6JU.
239
49
£ 37,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE55 6JU spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £102k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 6JU. The average age is 49.4. 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
Terraced
£ 102,000
1 sales · Mean £ 102,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 6JU has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School
Morton Primary Academy
Tibshelf Community School
Westhouses Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Premier0.8 km
- Morton Stores And Post Office0.6 km
- Well Pharmacy0.9 km
- Todays Local0.9 km
- Beer And Wine House0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Morton Colliery Cricket Club0.8 km
- The Sitwell Arms0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Morton Village Hall0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- New Golden Inn0.9 km
- Phantom Fish Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton3.7 km
- Kirkby in Ashfield9.3 km
- Sutton Parkway9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Clarence Street0.1 km
- Methodist Church0.1 km
- Clarence Street0.1 km
- The Mayfield0.1 km
- Pasture Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE556JU · Data under Open Government Licence