DE55 7DD is an up-and-coming urban area on King Street, 0.3km from Alfreton in Alfreton. Administratively it sits within Alfreton ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DE55 7DD is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £82k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 7DD are sourced from Output Area E00098117 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING STREET, DE55 7DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING STREET, DE55 7DD.
321
47
£ 36,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE55 7DD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 47% social renting, DE55 7DD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 7DD. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 91,000
10 sales · Mean £ 102,140
Detached
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
Semi-Detached
£ 77,000
1 sales · Mean £ 77,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE55 7DD is above average at 133 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 Park Community Special School
Woodbridge Junior School
David Nieper Academy
Alfreton Nursery School
Copthorne Community Infant School
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Leys Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Boot's0.2 km
- Birds0.4 km
- D Rollo0.2 km
- G Hartshorne0.2 km
- Go Local Alfreton1.0 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Alfreton Snooker Hall0.2 km
- Blue Bell Inn0.2 km
- Genesis Family Entertainment Centre (Strikes Bowling)0.1 km
- Palmer Morewood Memorial Social Club0.2 km
- The Dog House0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Bright Eyes Cafe0.1 km
- Sanam Tandoori Restaurant0.0 km
- Alfreton Indoor Market Cafe0.2 km
- Chatterbox Cafe0.2 km
- David Nieper0.7 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Pizzabaker0.0 km
- Hong Kong Wok0.8 km
- Jimmy's1.0 km
- Mumbai Masala0.4 km
- Star Kebab Pizza House0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Farm Foods0.4 km
- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton1.5 km
- Ambergate7.2 km
- Whatstandwell7.7 km
Bus Stops
- King Street0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Marshall Street Tesco0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE557DD · Data under Open Government Licence