Postcode DE55 2AJ is located in a minor urban area, within the South Normanton West area of Bolsover in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the South Normanton West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Normanton West is £42,726 per year. The median sale price in South Normanton West is £185,000 (around £222 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £270,000. The nearest station is Alfreton, about 1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
South Normanton West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,717 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
South Normanton West has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Normanton West is £42,726 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE55 2AJ.
South Normanton West near DE55 2AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Alfreton located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £222 per square foot) in South Normanton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £501,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £296,250 | £252 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £170,000 | £208 |
| Terraced | 23 | £125,000 | £153 |
| Flats | 2 | £93,750 | £137 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £212,995 | £50,000 | £123,500 | £73,000 |
| 2017 | £187,500 | £75,100 | £125,000 | £93,000 |
| 2018 | £216,500 | £66,598 | £136,975 | £79,995 |
| 2019 | £224,500 | £78,000 | £133,750 | £115,000 |
| 2020 | £241,000 | £66,500 | £152,498 | £146,995 |
| 2021 | £255,750 | £77,500 | £159,000 | £162,995 |
| 2022 | £279,998 | £116,498 | £198,500 | £150,250 |
| 2023 | £283,750 | £97,000 | £181,000 | £129,500 |
| 2024 | £315,000 | £77,500 | £186,500 | £109,950 |
| 2025 | £312,000 | £75,500 | £186,000 | £127,500 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | £112,000 | £164,250 | £130,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £172 | £202 | £152 | £96 |
| 2017 | £179 | £114 | £144 | £115 |
| 2018 | £182 | £119 | £171 | £107 |
| 2019 | £194 | £117 | £184 | £154 |
| 2020 | £209 | £91 | £192 | £221 |
| 2021 | £228 | £119 | £203 | £216 |
| 2022 | £254 | £162 | £219 | £187 |
| 2023 | £246 | £157 | £227 | £160 |
| 2024 | £263 | £146 | £217 | £173 |
| 2025 | £266 | £128 | £234 | £159 |
| 2026 | £254 | £147 | £206 | £190 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 2AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug 2025 | 23, West Street, Alfreton, DE55 2AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 14, Bright Street, Alfreton, DE55 2AN | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 15, Bright Street, Alfreton, DE55 2AN | Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 24, Bright Street, Alfreton, DE55 2AN | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 10, North Street, Alfreton, DE55 2AF | Detached | Freehold | £240,000 |
In the DE55 2AJ postcode area, located within South Normanton West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
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| 0.2 mi | Nursery | South Normanton Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 May 2024. | |
South Normanton Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 May 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Glebe Junior School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2022. | |
Glebe Junior School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Jul 2022
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | The Green Flying High Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. | |
The Green Flying High Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Oct 2024
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DE55 2AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 2 - 4 Alfreton Road, Alfreton, DE55 2AS | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 128 Market Street, Alfreton, DE55 2EJ | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | South Normanton's Co-op | Market Place, Alfreton, DE55 2BN | Walking directions to South Normanton's Co-op |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 3-4 Market Place, Alfreton, DE55 2BN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | High Street, Bolsover, DE55 2BP | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Bolsover district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DE55 2AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lisa Powell
South Normanton West - Elected 4 May 2023
Louise Fox
South Normanton West - Elected 4 May 2023
Phil Smith
South Normanton West - Elected 4 May 2023
Natalie Fleet
Bolsover - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DE55 2AJ records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around DE55 2AJ in South Normanton West is £185,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to DE55 2AJ, including South Normanton Nursery School (Good), Glebe Junior School (Good) and The Green Flying High Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
DE55 2AJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,717 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolsover covering DE55 2AJ is Natalie Fleet (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Lisa Powell (Labour Party), Louise Fox (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Phil Smith (Labour Party).