Postcode DE55 2BL is located in a minor urban area, within the South Normanton West ward 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 nearest station is Alfreton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
South Normanton West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,304 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% 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 0.0% 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 2BL.
South Normanton West near DE55 2BL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Alfreton | N/A | Walking directions to Alfreton |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 (about £231 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 | 32 | £285,000 | £258 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £177,500 | £224 |
| Terraced | 18 | £125,000 | £157 |
| Flats | 1 | £75,500 | £128 |
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 | £310,998 | £75,500 | £192,000 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | £264,500 | — | £154,000 | £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 | £267 | £128 | £234 | £157 |
| 2026 | £234 | — | £205 | £192 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 2BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2025 | 141, Alfreton Road, Alfreton, DE55 2BL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 129, Alfreton Road, Alfreton, DE55 2BL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 04 Sept 2025 | The Bungalow, Parkhouse Drive, Alfreton, DE55 3EN | Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 3, Magnolia Street, Alfreton, DE55 3BX | Detached | Freehold | £264,500 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | 24, Magnolia Street, Alfreton, DE55 3BX | Terraced | Freehold | £172,500 |
In the DE55 2BL postcode area, located within South Normanton West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE55 2BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 2 - 4 Alfreton Road, Alfreton, DE55 2AS | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Bolsover district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DE55 2BL, 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 2BL 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DE55 2BL in South Normanton West is £207,500 (about £231 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to DE55 2BL, including South Normanton Nursery School (Outstanding), Glebe Junior School (Good) and The Green Flying High Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DE55 2BL is Alfreton, about 1,063 m away.
DE55 2BL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,304 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 2BL 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.