DE55 6LA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Street, 0.3km 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £281k, up 83.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 6LA are sourced from Output Area E00100289 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, DE55 6LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, DE55 6LA.
275
53
£ 37,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE55 6LA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE55 6LA — age 53, 77% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £281k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 83.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 6LA. The average age is 53.5. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 202,500
2 sales · Mean £ 202,500
Detached
£ 310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 6LA has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School
Morton Primary Academy
Shirland Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Premier0.2 km
- Morton Stores And Post Office0.7 km
- Well Pharmacy0.2 km
- Todays Local0.2 km
- Beer And Wine House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Morton Colliery Cricket Club0.8 km
- The Sitwell Arms0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Morton Village Hall0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- New Golden Inn0.2 km
- Phantom Fish Bar0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton3.6 km
- Whatstandwell9.3 km
- Kirkby in Ashfield9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Community Centre0.1 km
- Community Centre0.1 km
- Carlyle Road0.2 km
- Carlyle Road0.2 km
- Health Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE556LA · Data under Open Government Licence