Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

CHARLES STREET, DE55 7EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLES STREET, DE55 7EA.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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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.

home £217,175 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences101
Anti-social behaviour39
Public order33
Shoplifting30
Criminal damage and arson18

school Local Schools

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Copthorne Community Infant School

Good96 pupils0.3 km
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Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good235 pupils0.3 km
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Croft Infant School

Good157 pupils0.5 km
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David Nieper Academy

Good679 pupils0.6 km
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Alfreton Nursery School

Outstanding88 pupils0.6 km
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Woodbridge Junior School

Good212 pupils0.6 km
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Alfreton Park Community Special School

Good109 pupils0.8 km
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Leys Junior School

Good178 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Boot's0.3 km
  • Birds0.3 km
  • D Rollo0.3 km
  • G Hartshorne0.3 km
  • Go Local Alfreton0.7 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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