Is DE55 6LP a safe place to live?

Yes, DE55 6LP is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 25 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in DE55 6LP?

The average property price in DE55 6LP is currently around £197k.

What is the population of DE55 6LP?

The population for the DE55 6LP area is approximately 275 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

SCHOOL CLOSE, DE55 6LP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL CLOSE, DE55 6LP.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DE55 6LP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10

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6/10

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1/10

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7/10

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3/10

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3/10

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5/10

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7/10

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9/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DE55 6LP — age 53, 77% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £197k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DE55 6LP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on School Close, 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £197k.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 6LP are sourced from Output Area E00100289 (shared with 10 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 6LP. 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

White / British95.3%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean1.4%

Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

39%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 195,000

5 sales · Mean £ 184,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DE55 6LP has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences30

Anti-social behaviour5

Criminal damage and arson5

Public order4

Burglary3

school Local Schools

Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School

Good224 pupils0.3 km

Morton Primary Academy

Requires Improvement0.7 km

Shirland Primary School

Good185 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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 House0.8 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Morton Colliery Cricket Club0.7 km
The Sitwell Arms0.6 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Morton Village Hall0.6 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

New Golden Inn0.2 km
Phantom Fish Bar0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Alfreton3.7 km
Whatstandwell9.3 km
Kirkby in Ashfield9.8 km

Bus Stops

Community Centre0.1 km
Community Centre0.1 km
Health Centre0.2 km
Carlyle Road0.2 km
Carlyle Road0.3 km