Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the DE55 postcode area, covering Alfreton and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£145,546
Median price
£118,000
5-year trend
+36.7%
Total sales
29,478
The DE55 area has 1,088 individual postcodes with 29,478 registered sales. Prices are +63.5% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Alfreton. The five-year price movement is +36.7%.
DE55 averages £145,546, placing it in the affordable category, +63.5% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 29,478 recorded sales across 1,088 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in DE55 is +36.7%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
DE55 2LE
£117,020 avg · 198 sales
DE55 1HG
£102,208 avg · 192 sales
DE55 3LR
£82,511 avg · 159 sales
DE55 3BT
£125,651 avg · 139 sales
DE55 1LY
£143,724 avg · 124 sales
DE55 3BS
£174,384 avg · 124 sales
DE55 5SE
£69,027 avg · 122 sales
DE55 5LG
£102,762 avg · 120 sales
DE55 2DY
£78,064 avg · 116 sales
This DE55 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the DE55 postcode area is £145,546, based on 29,478 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Alfreton.
Properties in DE55 average £145,546, which is +63.5% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£118,000) is 18.9% below the average (£145,546), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in DE55 have moved +36.7% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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