Postcode DE55 6LQ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 33.4 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 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Morton Recreation Ground.
Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington has a moderate 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 low crime rate, with approximately 33.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% 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 6LQ.
Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington near DE55 6LQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morton Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Morton Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Bacchus Way Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Bacchus Way Play Area |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Shirland area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £690,000.
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 | 30 | £186,250 |
| Terraced | 17 | £127,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shirland
In the DE55 6LQ postcode area, located within Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
Elected local representatives for DE55 6LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Charlotte Cupit
Shirland - Elected 4 May 2023
Heather Kay Liggett
Shirland - Elected 4 May 2023
Michael John Roe
Shirland - Elected 4 May 2023
Natalie Fleet
Bolsover - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.