DE55 4JP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thurston Avenue, 0.5km from Somercotes in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Somercotes ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DE55 4JP is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 4JP are sourced from Output Area E00098456 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THURSTON AVENUE, DE55 4JP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THURSTON AVENUE, DE55 4JP.
288
45
£ 31,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE55 4JP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 37% social renting, DE55 4JP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 4JP. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 4JP has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Somerlea Park Junior School
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
Riddings Infant and Nursery School
Riddings Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- B&M Stores0.8 km
- Bailey's Stores0.3 km
- Owen Taylor & Sons0.8 km
- R D News0.8 km
- Stop 'n' Shop0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Amber Valley Rugby Club0.6 km
- Devonshire Arms0.4 km
- Lux Beauty And Tanning0.9 km
- Olde English Gentleman0.3 km
- Somercotes Snooker Club0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Curry Lounge0.5 km
- Griffith Foods1.0 km
- NHS Alfreton (Staff Canteen)0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.5 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- The Range0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ali's Kebab And Pizza0.7 km
- Classic Canton0.6 km
- Mayflower0.4 km
- Silver Star Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Somercotes Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton2.4 km
- Langley Mill7.1 km
- Kirkby in Ashfield7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Beauchief Gardens0.1 km
- Beauchief Gardens0.1 km
- Burke Drive0.1 km
- Burke Drive0.1 km
- Pennytown Ponds0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE554JP · Data under Open Government Licence