Postcode insights

DE55 5TW

Meadow Grove

Blackwell

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Detailed insights for DE55 5TW

Overview

Postcode DE55 5TW is located in a rural town, 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 low crime levels, with around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% 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 2.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Tibshelf, Newton & Hardwick Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,906 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Tibshelf, Newton & Hardwick Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.6%

Approximately 3.6% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from DE55 5TW.

Flood risk

No risk

Tibshelf, Newton & Hardwick Park near DE55 5TW 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
271
Population density
4,435.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.68(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.21(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.56(-39%)
Public order
3.26(-53%)
Vehicle crime
3.26(-21%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
269
99.26%
Other Asian
1
0.37%
Other
1
0.37%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
28.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
21.19%
Level 3 (A level)
45
19.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.47%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
80
58.39%
Owns with a mortgage
39
28.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.76%
Social rents from council
4
2.92%
Other social rented
1
0.73%
Total households: 137

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 5TW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 5TW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 202510, Meadow Grove, Alfreton, DE55 5TWSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
24 Oct 202513, Meadow Grove, Alfreton, DE55 5TWSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
28 Mar 202518, Meadow Grove, Alfreton, DE55 5TWSemi-DetachedFreehold£138,000
17 Apr 202637, Hallfield Road, Alfreton, DE55 5UBDetachedFreehold£165,000
20 Oct 20254, Newlands Crescent, Alfreton, DE55 5TXSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the DE55 5TW 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 5TW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryNewton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryTown End Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryBlackwell Community Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE55 5TW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE55 5TW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisa Local36 Littlemoor Lane, Alfreton, DE55 5TYWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 5TW, 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 008BE01019482
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DE55 5TW

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

The area around DE55 5TW records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 5TW?

The median sale price around DE55 5TW 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 5TW?

There are 3 schools close to DE55 5TW, including Newton Primary School (Good), Town End Junior School (Good) and Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE55 5TW?

DE55 5TW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,906 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bolsover covering DE55 5TW 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.