DE55 7DW is an up-and-coming urban area on Limes Avenue, 0.1km from Alfreton in Alfreton. Administratively it sits within Alfreton ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, DE55 7DW represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £295k, up 188.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 7DW are sourced from Output Area E00098116 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIMES AVENUE, DE55 7DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIMES AVENUE, DE55 7DW.
318
43
£ 36,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DE55 7DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £295k. Property prices are trending up 188.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 7DW. The average age is 42.8. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 253,500
5 sales · Mean £ 312,200
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
5 sales · Mean £ 187,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE55 7DW is above average at 110 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
Copthorne Community Infant School
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Croft Infant School
David Nieper Academy
Alfreton Nursery School
Woodbridge Junior School
Alfreton Park Community Special School
Leys Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Boot's0.1 km
- Birds0.1 km
- D Rollo0.2 km
- G Hartshorne0.2 km
- Go Local Alfreton0.7 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Alfreton Snooker Hall0.1 km
- Blue Bell Inn0.1 km
- Genesis Family Entertainment Centre (Strikes Bowling)0.3 km
- Palmer Morewood Memorial Social Club0.3 km
- The Dog House0.4 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Bright Eyes Cafe0.3 km
- Sanam Tandoori Restaurant0.4 km
- Alfreton Indoor Market Cafe0.2 km
- Chatterbox Cafe0.2 km
- David Nieper0.5 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Pizzabaker0.3 km
- Hong Kong Wok0.5 km
- Jimmy's0.7 km
- Mumbai Masala0.3 km
- Star Kebab Pizza House0.2 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Farm Foods0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- The Co-operative Food Store1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton1.2 km
- Ambergate7.5 km
- Whatstandwell8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Limes Avenue0.0 km
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- King Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE557DW · Data under Open Government Licence