Postcode insights

DE55 5HL

Fairfield Avenue

Blackwell

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Detailed insights for DE55 5HL

Overview

Postcode DE55 5HL is located in a rural village, within the Blackwell ward of Bolsover in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Tibshelf, Newton & Hardwick Park area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tibshelf, Newton & Hardwick Park is £48,802 per year. The nearest station is Alfreton, about 2.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Tibshelf, Newton & Hardwick Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,184 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Tibshelf, Newton & Hardwick Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19%

Approximately 19.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Tibshelf, Newton & Hardwick Park is £48,802 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 106 ft away from DE55 5HL.

Flood risk

No risk

Tibshelf, Newton & Hardwick Park near DE55 5HL 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
267
Population density
510.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.42(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.57(-39%)
Other theft
3.92(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.26(-81%)
Public order
3.26(-53%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
257
95.54%
Other White
8
2.97%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.74%
Other Asian
1
0.37%
Irish
1
0.37%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
27.59%
Level 3 (A level)
52
22.41%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
14.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.78%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
52.38%
Owns with a mortgage
25
19.84%
Social rents from council
20
15.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.35%
Other social rented
4
3.17%
Total households: 126

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 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 5HL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 5HL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202518, Fairfield Avenue, Alfreton, DE55 5HLSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
11 Feb 202535, New Lane, Alfreton, DE55 5HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
29 Sept 20253, Waterloo Close, Alfreton, DE55 5HGDetachedFreehold£140,000
14 Feb 202510, Waterloo Close, Alfreton, DE55 5HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£212,000

Schools

In the DE55 5HL postcode area, located within Tibshelf, Newton & Hardwick Park, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE55 5HL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.9 miPrimaryNewton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

1.0 miPrimaryThe Brigg Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

1.0 miPrimaryThe Green Flying High AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

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 5HL, 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)Tibshelf, Newton & Hardwick ParkE02004052
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolsover 008AE01019480
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DE55 5HL

Is DE55 5HL (Tibshelf, Newton & Hardwick Park) safe?

The area around DE55 5HL records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 public order.

What is the average house price near DE55 5HL?

The median sale price around DE55 5HL in Tibshelf, Newton & Hardwick Park is £180,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE55 5HL?

There are 3 schools close to DE55 5HL, including Newton Primary School (Good), The Brigg Infant School (Good) and The Green Flying High Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE55 5HL?

DE55 5HL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,184 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE55 5HL (Tibshelf, Newton & Hardwick Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolsover covering DE55 5HL 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.