Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

BRIAR CLOSE, DE55 7QF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIAR CLOSE, DE55 7QF.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE55 7QF 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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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, DE55 7QF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £160,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE55 7QF is a safe, established residential area on Briar Close, 0.6km from Cotes Park in Alfreton. Administratively it sits within Alfreton ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DE55 7QF is 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. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 7QF are sourced from Output Area E00098135 (shared with 11 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 7QF. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 160,000

2 sales · Mean £ 160,000

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

DE55 7QF has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences22
Shoplifting15
Vehicle crime15
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Leys Junior School

Good178 pupils0.3 km
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David Nieper Academy

Good679 pupils1.1 km
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Alfreton Nursery School

Outstanding88 pupils1.1 km
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Woodbridge Junior School

Good212 pupils1.1 km
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Croft Infant School

Good157 pupils1.2 km
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Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good235 pupils1.3 km
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Copthorne Community Infant School

Good96 pupils1.3 km
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Somercotes Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Alfreton News0.9 km
  • Go Local Alfreton0.9 km
  • Hayers Minimart0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • East Midlands Vending - Guilford Europe0.6 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Alfreton Town Supporters Social Club0.7 km
  • Prospect Street Micro Pub0.8 km
  • The Dog House0.9 km
  • Plough Inn0.9 km
  • The Cotes Park Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Pannini Grill1.0 km
  • The Pottery1.0 km
  • David Nieper0.8 km
  • Railside Cafe0.7 km
  • Amber Valley Fitness Centre0.8 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Frydays Fish And Chips1.0 km
  • Tasty Bites0.7 km
  • Hong Kong Wok1.0 km
  • Jimmy's0.9 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton0.9 km
  • Kirkby in Ashfield7.9 km
  • Ambergate8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Chatham Avenue0.1 km
  • Birchwood Road0.1 km
  • Abbott Road0.2 km
  • Ley Avenue0.3 km
  • Ley Avenue0.4 km