DE55 7BB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Alfreton in Alfreton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Alfreton ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
The people who live in DE55 7BB are typical of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 7BB are sourced from Output Area E00098117 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE55 7BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE55 7BB.
321
47
£ 36,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE55 7BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in DE55 7BB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 7BB. The average age is 47.4. 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)
Crime around DE55 7BB is above average at 135 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Croft Infant School
Alfreton Nursery School
David Nieper Academy
Woodbridge Junior School
Copthorne Community Infant School
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Alfreton Park Community Special School
Leys Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Boot's0.1 km
- Birds0.2 km
- D Rollo0.1 km
- G Hartshorne0.1 km
- Go Local Alfreton0.8 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Alfreton Snooker Hall0.0 km
- Blue Bell Inn0.1 km
- Genesis Family Entertainment Centre (Strikes Bowling)0.2 km
- Palmer Morewood Memorial Social Club0.2 km
- The Dog House0.5 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Bright Eyes Cafe0.2 km
- Sanam Tandoori Restaurant0.2 km
- Alfreton Indoor Market Cafe0.1 km
- Chatterbox Cafe0.1 km
- David Nieper0.6 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Pizzabaker0.2 km
- Hong Kong Wok0.6 km
- Jimmy's0.8 km
- Mumbai Masala0.3 km
- Star Kebab Pizza House0.3 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Farm Foods0.2 km
- Tesco0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton1.4 km
- Ambergate7.4 km
- Whatstandwell7.9 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- King Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Limes Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DE557BB · Data under Open Government Licence