DE55 7BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Alfreton in Alfreton. Administratively it sits within Alfreton ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DE55 7BJ is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 7BJ are sourced from Output Area E00098124 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE55 7BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE55 7BJ.
293
50
£ 36,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE55 7BJ 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
DE55 7BJ has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 50-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 7BJ. 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
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE55 7BJ is above average at 104 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
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
25 nearby- Boot's0.1 km
- Birds0.1 km
- D Rollo0.1 km
- G Hartshorne0.1 km
- Go Local Alfreton0.7 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Alfreton Snooker Hall0.2 km
- Blue Bell Inn0.1 km
- Genesis Family Entertainment Centre (Strikes Bowling)0.3 km
- Palmer Morewood Memorial Social Club0.1 km
- The Dog House0.3 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Bright Eyes Cafe0.3 km
- Sanam Tandoori Restaurant0.3 km
- Alfreton Indoor Market Cafe0.1 km
- Chatterbox Cafe0.1 km
- David Nieper0.4 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Pizzabaker0.2 km
- Hong Kong Wok0.5 km
- Jimmy's0.7 km
- Mumbai Masala0.1 km
- Star Kebab Pizza House0.2 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Farm Foods0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton1.2 km
- Ambergate7.5 km
- Whatstandwell8.0 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DE557BJ · Data under Open Government Licence