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DE55 5AL

Park Mill Drive

Blackwell

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Overview

Postcode DE55 5AL is located in a rural village, within the Blackwell 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 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

South Normanton West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,136 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

South Normanton West has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 233 ft away from DE55 5AL.

Flood risk

No risk

South Normanton West near DE55 5AL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DE55 5AL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Alfreton

N/A

Walking directions to Alfreton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
301.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.88(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.95(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.95(-11%)
Drugs
5.81(+100%)
Public order
4.15(-40%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
248
96.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.56%
Caribbean
2
0.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.39%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.39%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
52
22.81%
Level 3 (A level)
44
19.3%
No qualifications
42
18.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
17.98%
Apprenticeship
20
8.77%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
44.54%
Owns with a mortgage
51
42.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.24%
Social rents from council
2
1.68%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.68%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Blackwell

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£133K – £234K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Blackwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£295,250£251
Terraced11£166,000£196
Semi-Detached30£145,000£178

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackwell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184,950£103,000£83,500
2017£158,000£117,500£75,000
2018£175,000£110,000£88,750
2019£189,000£120,000£91,000
2020£200,000£123,250£97,000
2021£202,500£130,000£113,500
2022£203,000£155,000£113,000
2023£254,000£152,500£121,681
2024£275,000£162,475£122,500
2025£261,248£141,500£158,500
2026£343,000£157,000£233,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackwell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174£105£99
2017£179£140£91
2018£171£129£103
2019£183£127£99
2020£195£130£105
2021£236£151£122
2022£269£179£137
2023£270£180£145
2024£259£177£146
2025£244£174£191
2026£259£218£274
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackwell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 5AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 5AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 2025113, Alfreton Road, Alfreton, DE55 5AJDetachedFreehold£248,000
28 Nov 202533, Alfreton Road, Alfreton, DE55 5AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
31 Oct 202513, Alfreton Road, Alfreton, DE55 5AHTerracedFreehold£125,000
28 Apr 202553, Alfreton Road, Alfreton, DE55 5AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
21 Feb 202553, Alfreton Road, Alfreton, DE55 5AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the DE55 5AL postcode area, located within South Normanton West, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE55 5AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryWesthouses Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

1.0 miPrimaryChrist the King Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

1.0 miPrimaryCopthorne Community Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 5AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Clive Richard Moesby

Blackwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Sally Renshaw

Blackwell - 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
WardBlackwellE05011985
ParishBlackwellE04002700
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South Normanton WestE02004053
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolsover 009AE01019481
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DE55 5AL

Is DE55 5AL (South Normanton West) safe?

The area around DE55 5AL records about 72 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 5AL?

The median sale price around DE55 5AL in South Normanton West is £180,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE55 5AL?

There are 3 schools close to DE55 5AL, including Westhouses Primary School (Good), Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good) and Copthorne Community Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DE55 5AL?

The closest station to DE55 5AL is Alfreton, about 1,399 m away.

How deprived is the area around DE55 5AL?

DE55 5AL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,136 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE55 5AL (South Normanton West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolsover covering DE55 5AL is Natalie Fleet (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Clive Richard Moesby (Labour Party) and Sally Renshaw (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.