Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

GRANGE STREET, DE55 7JA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE STREET, DE55 7JA.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE55 7JA 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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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

DE55 7JA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 7.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE55 7JA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Grange Street, 0.4km from Alfreton in Alfreton. Administratively it sits within Alfreton ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 7JA are sourced from Output Area E00098131 (shared with 14 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 7JA. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 120,000

16 sales · Mean £ 119,837

Terraced

£ 101,050

2 sales · Mean £ 101,050

Detached

£ 129,000

2 sales · Mean £ 129,000

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

Crime around DE55 7JA is above average at 99 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 offences145
Anti-social behaviour61
Shoplifting55
Public order32
Criminal damage and arson26

school Local Schools

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David Nieper Academy

Good679 pupils0.0 km
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Alfreton Nursery School

Outstanding88 pupils0.0 km
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Woodbridge Junior School

Good212 pupils0.0 km
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Croft Infant School

Good157 pupils0.1 km
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Copthorne Community Infant School

Good96 pupils0.7 km
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Alfreton Park Community Special School

Good109 pupils0.7 km
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Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good235 pupils0.7 km
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Leys Junior School

Good178 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Boot's0.4 km
  • Birds0.4 km
  • D Rollo0.3 km
  • G Hartshorne0.3 km
  • Go Local Alfreton0.7 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Alfreton Snooker Hall0.4 km
  • Blue Bell Inn0.4 km
  • Genesis Family Entertainment Centre (Strikes Bowling)0.5 km
  • Palmer Morewood Memorial Social Club0.3 km
  • The Dog House0.4 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Bright Eyes Cafe0.5 km
  • Sanam Tandoori Restaurant0.4 km
  • Alfreton Indoor Market Cafe0.3 km
  • Chatterbox Cafe0.3 km
  • David Nieper0.3 km
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Pizzabaker0.4 km
  • Hong Kong Wok0.6 km
  • Jimmy's0.7 km
  • Mumbai Masala0.3 km
  • Star Kebab Pizza House0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Farm Foods0.4 km
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton1.3 km
  • Ambergate7.4 km
  • Whatstandwell8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Sir David Nieper Academy0.1 km
  • Marshall Street0.1 km
  • Marshall Street0.1 km
  • Marshall Street Tesco0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km