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DE55 2EE

Water Lane

South Normanton East

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Overview

Postcode DE55 2EE is located in a minor urban area, within the South Normanton East ward of Bolsover in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the South Normanton West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% 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 1.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

South Normanton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,672 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

South Normanton West has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.6%

Approximately 6.6% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 232 ft away from DE55 2EE.

Flood risk

No risk

South Normanton West near DE55 2EE 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
481
Population density
3,983.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.66(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.92(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.88(-53%)
Public order
6.06(-12%)
Other theft
3.64(-36%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
444
92.5%
Other White
26
5.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.25%
Indian
1
0.21%
Caribbean
1
0.21%
Total population: 480

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
91
23.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
72
18.32%
Level 3 (A level)
67
17.05%
Level 4+ (Degree)
66
16.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
59
15.01%
Total 16+ residents: 393

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
81
41.12%
Owns outright
49
24.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
49
24.87%
Social rents from council
10
5.08%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.03%
Total households: 197

Property prices in South Normanton East

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£216
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £250K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £216 per square foot) in South Normanton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £321,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£250,000£255
Semi-Detached22£158,500£190
Terraced11£137,000£170

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Normanton East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Normanton East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,000£104,000£77,750
2017£196,000£107,000£99,250
2018£180,000£117,500£85,000
2019£205,000£123,000£90,000
2020£208,000£149,950£110,000
2021£215,000£161,950£118,500
2022£273,750£150,000£126,000
2023£210,000£162,500£123,500
2024£280,000£169,250£138,000
2025£263,750£156,000£143,750
2026£249,000£170,000£116,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Normanton East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Normanton East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157£129£109
2017£158£121£107
2018£178£137£110
2019£178£136£106
2020£193£157£158
2021£232£201£152
2022£245£172£171
2023£232£193£177
2024£243£193£204
2025£253£187£179
2026£247£186£149
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Normanton East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 2EE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 2EE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Aug 202567, Water Lane, Alfreton, DE55 2EESemi-DetachedFreehold£115,000
19 Feb 202632, Water Lane, Alfreton, DE55 2DGTerracedFreehold£90,545
18 Jul 202511, Bramble Close, Alfreton, DE55 2LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
20 Jun 202511, Bramble Close, Alfreton, DE55 2LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
20 May 202524, Bramble Close, Alfreton, DE55 2LJTerracedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the DE55 2EE postcode area, located within South Normanton West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE55 2EE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThe Brigg Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryFrederick Gent SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNurserySouth Normanton Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE55 2EE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE55 2EE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miNisa LocalHigh Street, Bolsover, DE55 2BPWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miHeron Foods128 Market Street, Alfreton, DE55 2EJWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.4 miThe Common Stores128 The Common, Alfreton, DE55 2EPWalking directions to The Common Stores
0.4 miPremier3-4 Market Place, Alfreton, DE55 2BNWalking directions to Premier

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 2EE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emma Jane Stevenson

South Normanton East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Lucy King

South Normanton East - 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 009CE01019515
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DE55 2EE

Is DE55 2EE (South Normanton West) safe?

The area around DE55 2EE records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2EE?

The median sale price around DE55 2EE in South Normanton West is £180,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE55 2EE?

There are 5 schools close to DE55 2EE, including The Brigg Infant School (Good), Frederick Gent School (Good) and South Normanton Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE55 2EE?

DE55 2EE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,672 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bolsover covering DE55 2EE is Natalie Fleet (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Emma Jane Stevenson (Labour Party) and Lucy King (Labour Party).

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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.