DE55 7EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Charles Street, 0.3km from Alfreton in Alfreton. Administratively it sits within Alfreton ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, DE55 7EA represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £217k, down 60.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 7EA are sourced from Output Area E00098116 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARLES STREET, DE55 7EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLES STREET, DE55 7EA.
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
No single demographic signal dominates DE55 7EA — age 43, 81% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 60.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 7EA. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 136,975
8 sales · Mean £ 166,493
Detached
£ 189,950
5 sales · Mean £ 198,546
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE55 7EA is above average at 101 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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's0.3 km
- Birds0.3 km
- D Rollo0.3 km
- G Hartshorne0.3 km
- Go Local Alfreton0.7 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Alfreton Snooker Hall0.2 km
- Blue Bell Inn0.3 km
- Genesis Family Entertainment Centre (Strikes Bowling)0.4 km
- Palmer Morewood Memorial Social Club0.4 km
- The Dog House0.5 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Bright Eyes Cafe0.4 km
- Sanam Tandoori Restaurant0.5 km
- Alfreton Indoor Market Cafe0.3 km
- Chatterbox Cafe0.3 km
- David Nieper0.7 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Pizzabaker0.4 km
- Hong Kong Wok0.5 km
- Jimmy's0.7 km
- Mumbai Masala0.4 km
- Star Kebab Pizza House0.4 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Farm Foods0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food Store0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton1.3 km
- Ambergate7.6 km
- Whatstandwell8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Charles Street0.1 km
- Arthur Street0.1 km
- King Street0.1 km
- Limes Avenue0.2 km
- Hardy Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE557EA · Data under Open Government Licence