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DE55 2BU area guide

Who lives in DE55 2BU, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Neighbourhood: South Normanton West
Council: Bolsover
Region: East Midlands
Neighbourhood population: 1,640 (2024)

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At a glance

What DE55 2BU is like

DE55 2BU is a postcode in the South Normanton West neighbourhood of Bolsover. Nothing here is published for a single postcode, so these figures describe the neighbourhood around it: about 1,640 people. 56.9% of households own their home, 12.8% rent privately and 29.3% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 50–54, and 56.4% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in DE55 2 sold for a median of £174,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How DE55 2BU compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

2.0/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

8/ 10

Higher than most — 41.4 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£174,000

Median over 97 sales in DE55 2, −16.1% on the year before.

TransportMore

3.0/ 10

Limited — 0 stations within a mile, 24 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

75%

of 4 rated schools within 1 mile are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£42,726

Average a year, before tax — higher than 19% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
Higher crime than mostLook closer
41.4 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
02
More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.0 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
03
A lot of social housingLook closer
29.3% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.
04
Prices fallingLook closer
The median sale price in DE55 2 is down 16.1% on the year before.
05
Few private renters
Only 12.8% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England.

Questions

DE55 2BU FAQs

Is DE55 2BU a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 41.4 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 75% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10 (limited).

How much does a house cost in DE55 2BU?

The median sale price over the last year was £174,000.

Homes in DE55 2 sold for a median of £174,000 across 97 sales in the year to August 2026, −16.1% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is DE55 2BU safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 41.4 offences per 1,000 people a year around DE55 2BU, above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.

Who lives in DE55 2BU?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 50–54, at 9% of residents. 56.9% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (72.2%).

Which council covers DE55 2BU?

DE55 2BU is in Bolsover.

DE55 2BU is in Bolsover, in East Midlands. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is DE55 2BU?

Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.

There are 24 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 3.0 out of 10 (limited). The nearest station is Alfreton Rail Station, 1.3 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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