Postcode report
S44 5LG Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About S44 5LG: area rating, property, schools and local change
S44 5LG is a postcode in Sutton, North East Derbyshire, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S44 5LG, then scores the surrounding small area 54/100 - bottom 50% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S44 5LG are safety and jobs, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for S44 5LG is based on Bolsover 005 Census 2021. It covers 7,892 residents, 751 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 16% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near S44 5LG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S44 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £147k from 71 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S44 5LG can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near S44 5LG by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near S44 5LG; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about S44 5LG
Is S44 5LG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 54/100 (bottom 50% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near S44 5LG?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near S44 5LG?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for S44 5LG?
LocaleIQ matched S44 5LG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S44 5LG?
The latest median sold price is £147k based on 71 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S44 5LG?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.