Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

KING STREET, DE55 7AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING STREET, DE55 7AF.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DE55 7AF 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.

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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 35% of tenure in DE55 7AF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE55 7AF is an up-and-coming urban area on King Street, 0.2km from Alfreton in Alfreton. Administratively it sits within Alfreton ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DE55 7AF is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £88k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 7AF are sourced from Output Area E00098124 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 7AF. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 88,000

1 sales · Mean £ 88,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DE55 7AF is above average at 125 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.

Violence and sexual offences119
Shoplifting55
Anti-social behaviour50
Public order36
Criminal damage and arson26

school Local Schools

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Croft Infant School

Good157 pupils0.3 km
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Alfreton Nursery School

Outstanding88 pupils0.4 km
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David Nieper Academy

Good679 pupils0.4 km
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Woodbridge Junior School

Good212 pupils0.4 km
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Alfreton Park Community Special School

Good109 pupils0.5 km
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Copthorne Community Infant School

Good96 pupils0.5 km
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Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good235 pupils0.6 km
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Leys Junior School

Good178 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Boot's0.1 km
  • Birds0.2 km
  • D Rollo0.1 km
  • G Hartshorne0.1 km
  • Go Local Alfreton0.9 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Alfreton Snooker Hall0.1 km
  • Blue Bell Inn0.1 km
  • Genesis Family Entertainment Centre (Strikes Bowling)0.1 km
  • Palmer Morewood Memorial Social Club0.1 km
  • The Dog House0.5 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Bright Eyes Cafe0.1 km
  • Sanam Tandoori Restaurant0.1 km
  • Alfreton Indoor Market Cafe0.1 km
  • Chatterbox Cafe0.1 km
  • David Nieper0.6 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Pizzabaker0.1 km
  • Hong Kong Wok0.7 km
  • Jimmy's0.9 km
  • Mumbai Masala0.3 km
  • Star Kebab Pizza House0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Farm Foods0.2 km
  • Tesco0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton1.4 km
  • Ambergate7.3 km
  • Whatstandwell7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • King Street0.0 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km