WOOD STREET, DE55 7JW House Prices & Local Information

DE55 7JW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wood Street, 1.1km from Alfreton in Alfreton. Administratively it sits within Alfreton ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 37.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 7JW are sourced from Output Area E00098126 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.