DE55 7JR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wood Street North, 1.1km from Alfreton in Alfreton. Administratively it sits within Alfreton ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
Within the DE55 district, this postcode is characterised by these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 7JR are sourced from Output Area E00098119 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOOD STREET NORTH, DE55 7JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD STREET NORTH, DE55 7JR.
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37
£ 36,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE55 7JR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 37, DE55 7JR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 7JR. The average age is 37.5. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE55 7JR is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Leys Junior School
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Copthorne Community Infant School
David Nieper Academy
Alfreton Nursery School
Woodbridge Junior School
Croft Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Alfreton News0.8 km
- Atlas Workout Warehouse0.1 km
- Polish Food0.8 km
- One Stop Stores1.0 km
- Go Local Alfreton0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Alfreton Town Supporters Social Club1.0 km
- Prospect Street Micro Pub0.5 km
- The Crossroads Tavern0.9 km
- The Dog House0.8 km
- Plough Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Alfreton House Tea Rooms1.0 km
- Mario's Fish Bar1.0 km
- Pannini Grill0.6 km
- The Pottery1.0 km
- David Nieper0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Frydays Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Tasty Bites0.5 km
- Home And Away Kiosks1.0 km
- Hong Kong Wok0.6 km
- Jimmy's0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton0.2 km
- Kirkby in Ashfield8.0 km
- Ambergate8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Station Forecourt0.2 km
- Alfreton Rail Station0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Alfreton Rail Station0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE557JR · Data under Open Government Licence