BIRCHWOOD ROAD, DE55 7QB House Prices & Local Information

DE55 7QB is a safe, established residential area on Birchwood Road, 0.5km from Cotes Park in Alfreton. Administratively it sits within Alfreton ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, DE55 7QB represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 7QB are sourced from Output Area E00179850 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.