Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

BONSALL LANE, DE55 7DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BONSALL LANE, DE55 7DS.

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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 7DS 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 7DS 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 7DS is an up-and-coming urban area on Bonsall Lane, 0.1km from Alfreton in Alfreton. Administratively it sits within Alfreton ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DE55 7DS is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. 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 130 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £84k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 7DS 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 7DS. 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

£ 92,000

6 sales · Mean £ 107,833

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

Crime around DE55 7DS is above average at 130 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 offences127
Shoplifting55
Anti-social behaviour54
Public order39
Criminal damage and arson24

school Local Schools

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Croft Infant School

Good157 pupils0.4 km
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Copthorne Community Infant School

Good96 pupils0.4 km
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Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good235 pupils0.5 km
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David Nieper Academy

Good679 pupils0.5 km
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Alfreton Nursery School

Outstanding88 pupils0.5 km
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Woodbridge Junior School

Good212 pupils0.5 km
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Alfreton Park Community Special School

Good109 pupils0.6 km
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Leys Junior School

Good178 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Boot's0.1 km
  • Birds0.2 km
  • D Rollo0.2 km
  • G Hartshorne0.2 km
  • Go Local Alfreton0.8 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Alfreton Snooker Hall0.1 km
  • Blue Bell Inn0.1 km
  • Genesis Family Entertainment Centre (Strikes Bowling)0.2 km
  • Palmer Morewood Memorial Social Club0.3 km
  • The Dog House0.5 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Bright Eyes Cafe0.2 km
  • Sanam Tandoori Restaurant0.3 km
  • Alfreton Indoor Market Cafe0.2 km
  • Chatterbox Cafe0.2 km
  • David Nieper0.6 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Farm Foods0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • The Co-operative Food Store1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton1.3 km
  • Ambergate7.4 km
  • Whatstandwell7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Limes Avenue0.1 km
  • King Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km