Postcode DE55 6HU is located in a rural town, within the Shirland ward of North East Derbyshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington is £37,600 per year. The nearest station is Alfreton located about 2.2 miles away. There are 3 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,487 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 68.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 51.5% 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 of residents in Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington is £37,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE55 6HU.
Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington near DE55 6HU 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Scott Crescent Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Scott Crescent Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Stonebroom Recreation Ground Tennis Courts | Small | Walking directions to Stonebroom Recreation Ground Tennis Courts |
| 0.1 mi | Stonebroom Recreation Ground Play Park | Small | Walking directions to Stonebroom Recreation Ground Play Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £243,000 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 | 20 | £407,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £137,500 |
10 year median price trend in Shirland
In the DE55 6HU postcode area, located within Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE55 6HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Local Convenience Store | West Street, North East Derbyshire, DE55 6LB | Walking directions to The Local Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Addison Road, North East Derbyshire, DE55 6JD | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.