Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

KING STREET, DE55 7DD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

321

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE55 7DD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences113
Shoplifting55
Anti-social behaviour50
Public order32
Criminal damage and arson25

school Local Schools

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Croft Infant School

Good157 pupils0.3 km
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Alfreton Park Community Special School

Good109 pupils0.4 km
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Woodbridge Junior School

Good212 pupils0.4 km
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David Nieper Academy

Good679 pupils0.4 km
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Alfreton Nursery School

Outstanding88 pupils0.4 km
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Copthorne Community Infant School

Good96 pupils0.7 km
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Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good235 pupils0.7 km
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Leys Junior School

Good178 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Boot's0.2 km
  • Birds0.4 km
  • D Rollo0.2 km
  • G Hartshorne0.2 km
  • Go Local Alfreton1.0 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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