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DE55 2BL

Alfreton Road

South Normanton West

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Overview

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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

South Normanton West has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in South Normanton West is £42,726 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE55 2BL.

Flood risk

No risk

South Normanton West near DE55 2BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Alfreton located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DE55 2BL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Alfreton

N/A

Walking directions to Alfreton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
168.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.5(+38%)
Shoplifting
18.12(+109%)
Public order
11.25(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
10(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.38(-44%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
303
95.58%
African
3
0.95%
Other White
3
0.95%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.63%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
80
29.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
59
21.45%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
15.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
82
56.16%
Owns with a mortgage
38
26.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
15.75%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.05%
Total households: 146

Property prices in South Normanton West

Median price£207,500
Price per sq ft£231
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£144K – £280K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Normanton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£285,000£258
Semi-Detached25£177,500£224
Terraced18£125,000£157
Flats1£75,500£128

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Normanton West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Normanton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Normanton West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Normanton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Normanton West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Normanton West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 2BL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 2BL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 2025141, Alfreton Road, Alfreton, DE55 2BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
28 Mar 2025129, Alfreton Road, Alfreton, DE55 2BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
04 Sept 2025The Bungalow, Parkhouse Drive, Alfreton, DE55 3ENDetachedFreehold£255,000
17 Apr 20263, Magnolia Street, Alfreton, DE55 3BXDetachedFreehold£264,500
20 Mar 202524, Magnolia Street, Alfreton, DE55 3BXTerracedFreehold£172,500

Schools

In the DE55 2BL postcode area, located within South Normanton West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE55 2BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNurserySouth Normanton Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryGlebe Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryThe Green Flying High AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE55 2BL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE55 2BL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisons Daily2 - 4 Alfreton Road, Alfreton, DE55 2ASWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolsover district (2025-26).

Band A£1,632
Band B£1,904
Band C£2,176
Band D£2,448
Band E£2,991
Band F£3,535
Band G£4,079
Band H£4,895

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DE55 2BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lisa Powell

South Normanton West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Louise Fox

South Normanton West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Phil Smith

South Normanton West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Natalie Fleet

Bolsover - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictBolsoverE07000033
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolsoverE14001109
ParishSouth NormantonE04002709
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South Normanton WestE02004053
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolsover 009DE01019516
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DE55 2BL

Is DE55 2BL (South Normanton West) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near DE55 2BL?

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.

What schools are near DE55 2BL?

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.

What is the nearest station to DE55 2BL?

The closest station to DE55 2BL is Alfreton, about 1,063 m away.

How deprived is the area around DE55 2BL?

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).

Who represents DE55 2BL (South Normanton West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).

Data Sources

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.