Postcode DE55 3EL 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 low crime levels, with around 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% 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 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 12,051 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
South Normanton West has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% 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.
The average income per household in South Normanton West is £42,726 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE55 3EL.
South Normanton West near DE55 3EL 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 3EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2026 | 19, Alfred Street, Alfreton, DE55 3EL | Terraced | Freehold | £123,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 11, Alfred Street, Alfreton, DE55 3EL | Terraced | Freehold | £153,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 20, Birchwood Lane, Alfreton, DE55 3DA | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 51, Alfreton Road, Alfreton, DE55 2AP | Detached | Freehold | £95,750 | |
| 14 Oct 2025 | 18, Carnfield Close, Alfreton, DE55 3DH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the DE55 3EL postcode area, located within South Normanton West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE55 3EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 2 - 4 Alfreton Road, Alfreton, DE55 2AS | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | The Common Stores | 128 The Common, Alfreton, DE55 2EP | Walking directions to The Common Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | 128 Market Street, Alfreton, DE55 2EJ | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | South Normanton's Co-op | Market Place, Alfreton, DE55 2BN | Walking directions to South Normanton's Co-op |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 3-4 Market Place, Alfreton, DE55 2BN | Walking directions to Premier |
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 3EL, 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 3EL records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 3EL 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 5 schools close to DE55 3EL, including South Normanton Nursery School (Outstanding), Glebe Junior School (Good) and Frederick Gent School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DE55 3EL is Alfreton, about 1,554 m away.
DE55 3EL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,051 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 3EL 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.