DE55 7RA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Venture Crescent, 0.8km from Sleetmoor in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Somercotes ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DE55 7RA 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. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 7RA are sourced from Output Area E00098466 (shared with 255 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VENTURE CRESCENT, DE55 7RA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VENTURE CRESCENT, DE55 7RA.
228
42
£ 31,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE55 7RA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DE55 7RA has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 7RA. The average age is 41.8. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 7RA has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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
Leys Junior School
Alfreton Park Community Special School
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
Copthorne Community Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Alfreton News0.9 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Mimis Soul Food And Lounge Bar Ltd0.9 km
- Poundstretcher1.0 km
- The Fruit Shop0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Alfreton Town Supporters Social Club0.6 km
- Miners Arms0.7 km
- The Crossroads Tavern0.9 km
- Blue Bell Inn1.0 km
- Palmer Morewood Memorial Social Club0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Alfreton House Tea Rooms0.9 km
- Booboo Desserts1.0 km
- Lotus Lounge1.0 km
- Mario's Fish Bar1.0 km
- Thapa's0.9 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Local Fry And Grill0.8 km
- Lucky Star0.9 km
- Oriental0.7 km
- Dellys Deli1.0 km
- Pizzabaker0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton1.5 km
- Ambergate7.3 km
- Whatstandwell8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Brook Lane0.4 km
- Brook Close0.4 km
- Alfred Street South End0.4 km
- Alfred Street South End0.4 km
- Monk Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DE557RA · Data under Open Government Licence