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.
GRANGE STREET, DE55 7JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE STREET, DE55 7JA.
260
49
£ 36,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE55 7JA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
David Nieper Academy
Alfreton Nursery School
Woodbridge Junior School
Croft Infant School
Copthorne Community Infant School
Alfreton Park Community Special School
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Leys Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: DE557JA · Data under Open Government Licence