Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

SCHOOL LANE, S44 5BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL LANE, S44 5BZ.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S44 5BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in S44 5BZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 45-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 14.9% year-on-year.

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

S44 5BZ is a mixed residential area on School Lane, 0.5km from Arkwright Town in North East Derbyshire. Administratively it sits within Sutton ward and the Bolsover constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S44 5BZ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S44 5BZ are sourced from Output Area E00100319 (shared with 15 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 S44 5BZ. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 174,500

4 sales · Mean £ 172,875

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

Crime around S44 5BZ is moderate at 66 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 offences26
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Arkwright Primary School

Requires Improvement106 pupils0.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Arkwright Town Miners Welfare0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ruby Chinese Take Away0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • R B Elliott And Son0.8 km
  • Arkwright Town Post Office & Store0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chesterfield3.9 km
  • Dronfield10.2 km
  • Langwith - Whaley Thorns10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Community Centre0.1 km
  • Community Centre0.2 km
  • Rosling Way0.3 km
  • Rosling Way0.3 km
  • Chesterfield Road0.4 km