Postcode DE55 6BS is located in a rural village, within the Shirland ward of North East Derbyshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington is £45,599 per year. The nearest station is Alfreton located about 2.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Scott Crescent Recreation Ground.
Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,061 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington is £45,599 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE55 6BS.
Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington near DE55 6BS 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Scott Crescent Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Scott Crescent Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Stonebroom Recreation Ground Tennis Courts | Small | Walking directions to Stonebroom Recreation Ground Tennis Courts |
| 0.5 mi | Stonebroom Recreation Ground Play Park | Small | Walking directions to Stonebroom Recreation Ground Play Park |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £234,000 in Shirland area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £695,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £415,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £192,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £131,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shirland
In the DE55 6BS postcode area, located within Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE55 6BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Higham Food and Wine | 49-51 Chesterfield Road, Alfreton, DE55 6BN | Walking directions to Higham Food and Wine |
Annual council tax rates for North East Derbyshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.