The DE55 5 Tibshelf Postcode Sector
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The DE55 5 postcode sector stands on the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire border.
According to the 2021 Census, the DE55 5 postcode sector is home to 8,579 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 191 already in use, that leaves 209 potentially available.
The largest settlement in the DE55 5 postal code is Tibshelf followed by Newton, and Blackwell.
The DE55 5 Postcode shares a border with S45 8 (Pilsley, Lower Pilsley), DE55 2 (South Normanton), DE55 6 (Shirland, Stonebroom, Morton), DE55 7 (ALFRETON, South Wingfield, Oakerthorpe), NG17 2 (SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD, Huthwaite) and NG17 3 (SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD, Stanton Hill, Skegby).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of ALFRETON.
- DE55 5 is in the DE55 district, within the DE Derby area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Alfreton Delivery Office.
- Area: 5.71 sq mi (14.78 km² / 3,652.23 acres).
- Crossed by the M1 motorway.
- Waterways include Westwood Brook, Blackwell Brook, Alfreton Brook, Normanton Brook.
Street list for DE55 5
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| SPA CROFT | 73 |
| PEREGRINE WAY | 49 |
| LATHKILL GROVE | 37 |
| DEAMON STREET | 29 |
| VICTORIA DRIVE | 29 |
| VICAR LANE | 29 |
| ALFRETON ROAD | 28 |
| LINCOLN STREET | 26 |
| MEADOW CLOSE | 21 |
| DERWENT DRIVE | 19 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 646 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 135 |
| Public order | 133 |
| Other theft | 98 |
| Vehicle crime | 68 |
| Other crime | 54 |
| Drugs | 38 |
| Burglary | 33 |
| Shoplifting | 33 |
| Possession of weapons | 10 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School
Community school
Primrose Hill, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5JG
Head: Mrs Gill Gardner
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2021-07-15
Pupils: 121
Newton Primary School
Community school
Hall Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5TL
Head: Mrs Kim Stow
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-03-07
Pupils: 139
Tibshelf Community School
Community school
Doe Hill Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5LZ
Head: Mrs Lucie Wainwright
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2021-09-30
Pupils: 809
Tibshelf Infant School
Community school
144 High Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5PP
Head: Mrs Rachel Boswell
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2022-11-16
Pupils: 186
Town End Junior School
Community school
Alfreton Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5PB
Head: Mrs Rachel Boswell
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-10-25
Pupils: 173
Westhouses Primary School
Community school
Bolden Terrace, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5AF
Head: Mrs Juliette Whitby
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2022-09-22
Pupils: 67
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
Settlements within the sector
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
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| Detached | £280,987 | 39 | £263,298 | 47 | £266,013 | 39 | £255,363 | 52 |
| Semi-detached | £158,976 | 53 | £170,345 | 80 | £157,451 | 46 | £157,124 | 47 |
| Terraced | £130,893 | 29 | £123,806 | 27 | £121,495 | 37 | £118,749 | 41 |
| Flats | N/A | N/A | £110,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | £86,475 | 2 |
Important postcodes and buildings
DE55 5AF is the postcode for Westhouses Primary School, Bolden Terrace
DE55 5JG is the postcode for Blackwell Primary School, Primrose Hill
DE55 5LZ is the postcode for TEACHING BLOCK 3, Tibshelf Community School, Doe Hill Lane, TIBSHELF COMMUNITY SCHOOL, DOE HILL LANE, TEACHING BLOCK 1, Tibshelf Community School, Doe Hill Lane, and MAIN BLOCK, Tibshelf Community School, Doe Hill Lane
DE55 5PB is the postcode for Town End Junior School, Alfreton Road
DE55 5PP is the postcode for Tibshelf Community School & Specialist Sports College, High Street, and Tibshelf Infant & Nursery School, High Street
DE55 5PS is the postcode for Main Building, Holmlea Home for Older People, Waverley Street, Main Building, Holmlea Care Home, Waverley Street, Staffa Health Centre, 3 Waverley Street, and Holmlea Home for Older People, Waverley Street
DE55 5TL is the postcode for Newton Primary School, Hall Lane
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