Postcode DE55 2HX 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 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
South Normanton West has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 148 ft away from DE55 2HX.
South Normanton West near DE55 2HX 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £250,000 | £255 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £158,500 | £190 |
| Terraced | 11 | £137,000 | £170 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 2HX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 18, Highfield Drive, Alfreton, DE55 2HW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £174,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2025 | 30, Hazel Grove, Alfreton, DE55 2JG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £112,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 10, Coronation Drive, Alfreton, DE55 2HR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Unit 1-2, 72, Mansfield Road, Alfreton, DE55 2ER | Other | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 44, Mansfield Road, Alfreton, DE55 2ER | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 |
In the DE55 2HX postcode area, located within South Normanton West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE55 2HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Common Stores | 128 The Common, Alfreton, DE55 2EP | Walking directions to The Common Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 128 Market Street, Alfreton, DE55 2EJ | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | High Street, Bolsover, DE55 2BP | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 3-4 Market Place, Alfreton, DE55 2BN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 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 2HX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Emma Jane Stevenson
South Normanton East - Elected 4 May 2023
Lucy King
South Normanton East - Elected 4 May 2023
Natalie Fleet
Bolsover - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DE55 2HX 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.
The median sale price around DE55 2HX in South Normanton West is £180,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to DE55 2HX, including Frederick Gent School (Good), The Brigg Infant School (Good) and Glebe Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DE55 2HX 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bolsover covering DE55 2HX 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).
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.