Is S42 5BW a safe place to live?

Yes, S42 5BW is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 35 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in S42 5BW?

The average property price in S42 5BW is currently around £185k.

What is the population of S42 5BW?

The population for the S42 5BW area is approximately 292 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

BIRKIN LANE, S42 5BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRKIN LANE, S42 5BW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

292

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

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

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4/10

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8/10

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2/10

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8/10

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4/10

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5/10

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2/10

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10/10

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3/10

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Area Character

S42 5BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

S42 5BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Birkin Lane, 0.2km from Grassmoor in Grassmoor. Administratively it sits within Grassmoor ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.

For families considering a move, S42 5BW represents 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 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k.

Census 2021 statistics for S42 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00100189 (shared with 6 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 S42 5BW. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%

Asian / British Asian5.2%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 1%

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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

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

6 sales · Mean £ 168,658

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

S42 5BW has low crime rates — 35 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 offences58

Anti-social behaviour22

Public order10

Criminal damage and arson4

Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

Grassmoor Primary School

Good236 pupils0.3 km

North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy

Requires Improvement340 pupils1.2 km

Temple Normanton Junior Academy

Good110 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

Nisa Local0.7 km
Paul's Meats0.5 km
Grassmoor Supermarket0.5 km
Peak Pharmacy0.7 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Cat Village North0.7 km
Clare's Cafe0.7 km
China Rose0.5 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Ishmails Indian Spice0.7 km
Grassmoor Fish Bar0.7 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Sportsman Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Chesterfield5.0 km
Alfreton10.9 km
Matlock12.5 km

Bus Stops

Boot and Shoe0.3 km
Boot and Shoe0.3 km
Hagg Hill Top0.3 km
Hagg Hill Top0.3 km
Mill Lane0.4 km