DE55 6BQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DE55) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6BQ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case DE which means Derby.
- Postal District. In our case DE55.
- Postal Sector. In our case DE55 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BQ.
The regional mail center for the post area DE is the Yorkshire Distribution Centre, which is located at Silkstone House, Express Way, Wakefield Europort, NORMANTON, WF6 2XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the DE55 6BQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is ALFRETON DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DE55 6BQ postcode have the street address of Strettea Lane
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DE55 6BQ postcode is home to a bustling 58 residents!
It is situated within the post town of ALFRETON within the old postal county of Derbyshire.
DE55 6BQ is within the village of Higham.
The DE55 6BQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DE55 6BQ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are end-terraced and mid-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in DE55 6BQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DE55 6BQ
The telephone area code for DE55 6BQ is 01773 Ripley.
Map Coordinates for DE55 6BQ
| Latitude | 53.1262391063 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.41211899596 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for DE55 6BQ
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 269 Chesterfield and Alfreton | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 119 Buxton & Matlock | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for DE55 6BQ
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 11 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 84.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 93.00% | N 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 94.00% | N 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 91.00% | NNW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 81.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 46.00% | W 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 13.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | S 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | S 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | S 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 11 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 28.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | E 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 19.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Fog | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 28.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 21.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 20.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 15.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DE55 6BQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For DE55 6BQ
| Average Mbps | 40.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 38.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 60.380 |
DE55 6BQ has an average download speed of 40.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,140 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
15% of postcodes (183,418) have slower broadband speeds.
84% of postcodes (1,000,083) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DE55 6BQ
| Average Mbps | 11.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 19.530 |
DE55 6BQ has an average upload speed of 11.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,704 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
33% of postcodes (387,829) have slower upload speeds.
67% of postcodes (788,108) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DE55 6BQ Postcode
England Secondary Schools
Tibshelf Community School
Address: Tibshelf Community School, Doe Hill Lane, Tibshelf, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5LZ
Distance: 2.39 miles
Contact: 01773872391
David Nieper Academy
Address: David Nieper Academy, Grange Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JA
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: 01773832331
Alfreton Grange Arts College
Address: Alfreton Grange Arts College, Grange Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JA
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
Christ The King Catholic Primary
Address: Christ The King Catholic Primary, Firs Avenue, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7EN
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact:
Copthorne Community Infant School
Address: Copthorne Community Infant School, Rodgers Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7FF
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: 01773832362
Woodbridge Junior School
Address: Woodbridge Junior School, Grange Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JA
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: 01773833138
Croft Infant School
Address: Croft Infant School, Marshall Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7BW
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: 01773832307
Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School
Address: Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School, High Street, Stonebroom, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6JY
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact:
Morton Primary School
Address: Morton Primary School, Main Road, Morton, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6HH
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact:
Shirland Primary School
Address: Shirland Primary School, Park Lane, Shirland, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6BH
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01773832426
Mickley Village Primary & Nursery School
Address: Mickley Village Primary & Nursery School, Milton Avenue, Stretton, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6GG
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01773832707
South Wingfield Primary School
Address: South Wingfield Primary School, Church Lane, South Wingfield, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7NJ
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: 01773832890
Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School
Address: Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School, Beresford Lane, Woolley Moor, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6FH
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: 01246590418
Wessington Primary School
Address: Wessington Primary School, The Green, Wessington, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6DQ
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01773832748
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DE55 6BQ
REFINE DENTAL
Address: SPECIALIST DENTAL CARE LTD, ALFRETON PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, CHURCH STREET, ALFRETON, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7AH
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: :
GLENDAIR DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: LIMES AVENUE, ALFRETON, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7DW
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: :
HAFREN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 CRESSY ROAD, ALFRETON, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7BR
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: :
ALFRETON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: GRANGE STREET, ALFRETON, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7JA
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: :
CLAY CROSS DENTAL
Address: 87-89 MARKET STREET, CLAY CROSS, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S45 9LS
Distance: 2.82 miles
Contact: :
EYRE STREET DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 3 EYRE STREET, CLAY CROSS, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S45 9NS
Distance: 2.83 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DE55 6BQ
WELL
Address: 189 BIRKENSTYLE LANE, STONEBROOM, ALFRETON, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 6LD
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01773 873600
MEDICINE STOP
Address: ALFRETON PRIMARY CARE DEV, ALFRETON PARK, ALFRETON, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7BD
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01773 836328
PEAK PHARMACY
Address: 1 LIMES AVENUE, ALFRETON, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7DW
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01773 831177
BOOTS
Address: 36 HIGH STREET, ALFRETON, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7BL
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01773 833121
BLACKWELL PHARMACY
Address: BLACKWELL MEDICAL CENTRE, 6 GLOVES LANE, BLACKWELL, ALFRETON, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 5JJ
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01773 862363
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: HALL STREET, ALFRETON, DE55 7BT
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: tel: 07872 472249
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DE55 6BQ
D I BLOW OPTICIANS (ALFRETON)
Address: 115 HIGH STREET, ALFRETON, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7DP
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (ALFRETON)
Address: 84 HIGH STREET, ALFRETON, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7BE
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ALFRETON)
Address: 16 INSTITUTE LANE, ALFRETON, DE55 7BQ
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: :
CLAY CROSS EXTRA
Address: HALL TERRACE, CLAY CROSS, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S45 9LU
Distance: 2.82 miles
Contact: :
LEWIS OPTICIANS
Address: 36 ELDON STREET, CLAY CROSS, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S45 9PE
Distance: 2.85 miles
Contact: :
TESCO OPTICIANS (CHESTERFIELD)
Address: TESCO STORES LTD, BRIDGE STREET, CLAY CROSS, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S45 9NU
Distance: 3.03 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DE55 6BQ
STAFFA HEALTH
Address: 189 BIRKINSTYLE LANE, STONEBROOM, ALFRETON, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 6LD
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
PARKSIDE SURGERY
Address: ALFRETON PRIMARY CARE CTR, CHURCH STREET, ALFRETON, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7AH
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01773 546900
LIMES MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: LIMES AVENUE, ALFRETON, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7DW
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01773 833133
BLACKWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 6 GLOVES LANE, BLACKWELL, ALFRETON, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 5JJ
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01773 819246
THE SURGERY ( SOUTH WINGFIELD)
Address: INNS LANE, SOUTH WINGIELD, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7LW
Distance: 2.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01773 833086
STAFFA HEALTH
Address: WILLOW CLOSE, PILSLEY, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S45 8JA
Distance: 2.82 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near DE55 6BQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DE55 6BQ
- Alfreton
Alfreton station, Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JQDistance: 3.25 milesDriving Time: 5.69 minutes - Whatstandwell
Whatstandwell station, Cromford Road, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, DE4 5HEDistance: 6.13 milesDriving Time: 9.73 minutes - Ambergate
Ambergate station, Midland Terrace, Ambergate, Derbyshire, DE56 2ENDistance: 7.19 milesDriving Time: 11.61 minutes - Cromford
Cromford station, Lea Road, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 5JJDistance: 7.98 milesDriving Time: 11.51 minutes - Matlock Bath
Matlock Bath station, Dale Road, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 5JADistance: 8.55 milesDriving Time: 13.64 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DE55 6BQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DE55 6BQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DE55 6BQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bolsover Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mark Fletcher |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the DE55 6BQ Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is North East Derbyshire District Council and the County Council is Derbyshire County Council.
Derbyshire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
North East Derbyshire District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for North East Derbyshire District at the following link North East Derbyshire District.How much is the Council Tax?
North East Derbyshire District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much North East Derbyshire District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the DE55 6BQ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Derbyshire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Derbyshire County CouncilHouse Sales in DE55 6BQ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | £124,950 | £124,950 | £124,950 | 1 |
| 2015 | £219,100 | £308,750 | £246,713 | 4 |
| 2016 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £269,167 | 3 |
| 2018 | £172,500 | £172,500 | £172,500 | 1 |
| 2019 | £68,000 | £68,000 | £68,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £355,000 | £355,000 | £355,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the DE55 6BQ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DE55 6BQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Hall Street, ALFRETON, DE55 7BT | 3.80 miles | Directions from DE55 6BQ to Tesco |
| Iceland, Market Street, Clay Cross, CHESTERFIELD, S45 9JE | 4.49 miles | Directions from DE55 6BQ to Iceland |
| Aldi, High Street, Clay Cross, CHESTERFIELD, S45 9DY | 4.61 miles | Directions from DE55 6BQ to Aldi |
| Aldi, Nottingham Road, Somercotes, Alfreton, DE55 4JN | 5.01 miles | Directions from DE55 6BQ to Aldi |
| Iceland, Nottingham Road, Somercotes, ALFRETON, DE55 4JJ | 5.54 miles | Directions from DE55 6BQ to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DE55 6BQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Alfreton, Derby Road, Alfreton, DE55 1HJ | 2.77 miles | Directions from DE55 6BQ to Alfreton, Derby Road |
| Mcarthur Glen Outlet Store, Mansfield, DE55 2JW | 4.42 miles | Directions from DE55 6BQ to Mcarthur Glen Outlet Store |
| Unit 13, Portland Retail Park, Mansfield, NG18 1HA | 8.84 miles | Directions from DE55 6BQ to Unit 13, Portland Retail Park |
| Chesterfield Services, Chesterfield, S41 9BE | 9.27 miles | Directions from DE55 6BQ to Chesterfield Services |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Hockley Way, Nixs Hill Industrial Estate, ALFRETON, DE55 7FA | 2.94 miles | Directions from DE55 6BQ to McDonald's, Hockley Way, Nixs Hill Industrial Estate, ALFRETON, DE55 7FA |
| McDonald's, Derby Road, Clay Cross, CHESTERFIELD, S45 9AG | 3.17 miles | Directions from DE55 6BQ to McDonald's, Derby Road, Clay Cross, CHESTERFIELD, S45 9AG |
| McDonald's, Newton Wood Lane, Newton, ALFRETON, DE55 5TZ | 3.36 miles | Directions from DE55 6BQ to McDonald's, Newton Wood Lane, Newton, ALFRETON, DE55 5TZ |
| McDonald's, Newton Wood Lane, Newton, ALFRETON, DE55 5TZ | 3.36 miles | Directions from DE55 6BQ to McDonald's, Newton Wood Lane, Newton, ALFRETON, DE55 5TZ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Nottingham Road, Somercotes, ALFRETON, DE55 4HQ | 3.21 miles | Directions from DE55 6BQ to KFC Alfreton - Nottingham Road |
| KFC, Priestsic Road, SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD, NG17 2AE | 6.13 miles | Directions from DE55 6BQ to KFC Sutton in Ashfield - Forest Street |
| KFC, West Bars, CHESTERFIELD, S40 1BA | 7.63 miles | Directions from DE55 6BQ to KFC Chesterfield - West Bars |
| KFC, Nottingham Road, MANSFIELD, NG18 1BW | 8.89 miles | Directions from DE55 6BQ to KFC Mansfield - Nottingham Road |
| KFC, Markham Road, Duckmanton, CHESTERFIELD, S44 5HP | 8.93 miles | Directions from DE55 6BQ to KFC Chesterfield - Enterprise Way |