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Shirland

England / East Midlands / North East Derbyshire / Shirland

About

Shirland ward is located in North East Derbyshire, covering the villages of Shirland, Higham, and Stonebroom. The area is primarily rural, with farmland and open countryside shaping much of the landscape. The ward sits near the A61, providing connections to Chesterfield and Alfreton. Local amenities include a primary school, village halls, and a few small businesses serving the community.

The ward has a mix of residential and agricultural land, with older stone-built homes alongside newer developments. Shirland itself is a small village with a historic church, while Stonebroom and Higham offer additional housing and community facilities. The area is known for its mining heritage, with remnants of former collieries still visible in the landscape. Public transport links are limited, making car travel essential for most residents.

Area overview

On average Shirland has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Shirland is £37,600 per year. There are 4 schools in Shirland: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shirland Population
6,174
Population density
278.4 per km²

Demographics

British
5,939
96.21%
Other White
72
1.17%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
0.36%
Other
19
0.31%
White and Black African (mixed)
18
0.29%
Total population: 6,173

Housing

Owns outright
1,003
37.01%
Owns with a mortgage
710
26.2%
Social rents from council
610
22.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
180
6.64%
Other social rented
137
5.06%
Total households: 2,710

Property prices in Shirland

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £244,000 in Shirland area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £575,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£400,000
Semi-Detached34£217,500
Terraced15£135,000

10 years price trend in Shirland

All postcodes in Shirland

DE556HZ

Byron Grove

DE556AT

Cross Lane

DE556AL

Butterfield Lane

DE556AY

Dam Lane

DE556BP

New Street

DE556BU

Common Lane

DE556HW

Kingsley Crescent

DE556JB

Scott Crescent

DE556AJ

Back Lane

DE556DW

Brackenfield Lane

DE556EB

Birch Close

DE556FX

Bronte Street

DE556GH

Fir Tree Avenue

DE556JZ

Chesterfield Road

DE556NG

Chesterfield Road

DE556FS

Goose Green Lane

DE556LA

High Street

DE556AQ

Butterfield Lane

DE556DH

Hallfields Rise

DE556ED

Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington

DE556FQ

Matlock Road

DE556GG

Milton Avenue

DE556ND

Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington

DE556DX

Coronation Street

DE556EF

Chesterfield Road

DE556EZ

The Greendale

DE556GB

Hawthorne Avenue

DE556JU

Fairfield Avenue

DE556NY

Millers Lane

DE556BZ

Birkinstyle Lane

DE556AD

Burnside Avenue

DE556DL

Back Lane

DE556EJ

Strettea Lane

DE556EP

Fern Lea

DE556GD

Shakespeare Avenue

DE556NX

Chesterfield Road

DE556NZ

Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington

DE556DS

Lindway Lane

DE556LD

Birkinstyle Avenue

DE556AZ

Park Close

DE556BE

Greaves Street

DE556DA

Lindway Lane

DE556HG

Bronte Street

DE556AA

Belper Road

DE556DN

Matlock Road

DE556LE

Queensway

DE556LJ

Quarry Lane

DE556LY

Rowan Drive
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.