DE55 7FP is a safe, established residential area on Nottingham Road, 0.8km from Cotes Park in Alfreton. Administratively it sits within Alfreton ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, DE55 7FP represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £299k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 7FP are sourced from Output Area E00098134 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NOTTINGHAM ROAD, DE55 7FP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NOTTINGHAM ROAD, DE55 7FP.
359
44
£ 36,200 /yr
55%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE55 7FP — age 44, 90% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 7FP. The average age is 44.2. 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
£ 282,000
5 sales · Mean £ 267,990
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE55 7FP is moderate at 53 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
Leys Junior School
David Nieper Academy
Alfreton Nursery School
Woodbridge Junior School
Croft Infant School
Copthorne Community Infant School
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Alfreton Park Community Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Boot's0.9 km
- East Midlands Vending - Guilford Europe0.9 km
- One Stop Stores0.0 km
- Birds0.9 km
- D Rollo0.9 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Alfreton Snooker Hall1.0 km
- Blue Bell Inn0.9 km
- Palmer Morewood Memorial Social Club0.9 km
- The Cotes Park Inn0.8 km
- The Dog House0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Pizzabaker1.0 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Home And Away Kiosks0.2 km
- Dellys Deli0.9 km
- Hong Kong Wok0.7 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Amber Valley Fitness Centre0.8 km
- Fit 3160.3 km
- Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen)1.0 km
- Griffith Foods0.9 km
- KFC0.8 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Farm Foods0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton1.0 km
- Ambergate7.8 km
- Kirkby in Ashfield8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Pease Hill0.0 km
- Pease Close0.1 km
- Abbott Road0.1 km
- Flowery Leys Lane0.1 km
- Ley Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE557FP · Data under Open Government Licence