derby DE55 Postcodes

Derby (DE55)

The DE55 postcode area is located in the Derby postcode town region, within the county of Derbyshire, and contains a total of 1402 individual postcodes.

There are 68 electoral wards in the DE55 postcode area, including Alfreton, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Belper, Burton-On-Trent, Derby, Heanor, Ilkeston, Matlock, Ripley, Swadlincote which come under the local authority of the Amber Valley Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 15% of people in DE55 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of DE55 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The DE55 postcode is located in the Bolsover district of Derbyshire, England. It covers an area which runs from Pilsbury and Stretton to Tibshelf, Hardstoft, Murray Hill, Temple Normanton and Duckmanton and their surrounding villages.

The DE55 postcode covers a large area and its population of over 10,000 is located largely in three towns and five villages. It is a largely rural area, composed mainly of agricultural land with some commercial and industrial features, including Tibshelf Services, the country's first motorway services on the M1, located near junction 28.

The area's villages offer a range of amenities from pubs and shop, to churches of the Church of England and Methodist faiths and several independent schools. The landscape also provides plenty of outdoor recreation and offers a range of walks and cycling routes, such as the Five Pits Trail and the John Socs Emergency Trail. Other local attractions include the Pilsbury Castle, LeaWood Garden Centre and Recreation Ground, and Hardstoft reservoir.

There are several local bus services available in the area, including services to nearby Alfreton, Chesterfield, Nottingham, and Sheffield as well as the Robin Hood line. Local residents have access to good rail links, with regular services to both Chesterfield and Nottingham.

The Domiciliary Care Agency of Derbyshire (DCAD) is the district's provider of adult social care services, with a preference to provide domiciliary care to those living in or near to their own homes, wherever possible. The area has a number of doctors' practices, including those at Hardstoft, Stretton and Tibshelf, as well as a number of dental practices, opticians and pharmacies.

The area is served by Bolsover District Council, which is responsible for the provision of local government services. The council covers an area of more than 80 square miles and is made up of 13 towns and villages, including the DE55 postcode area. The council's priorities are to create a vibrant and sustainable economy, ensure effective services across all sectors, ensure that all residents have access to good quality education and support, and involve and engage with local residents.

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