DE55 7RQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lydford Road, 0.8km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 7RQ are sourced from Output Area E00098118 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LYDFORD ROAD, DE55 7RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYDFORD ROAD, DE55 7RQ.
269
41
£ 36,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE55 7RQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DE55 7RQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £575k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £575k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 7RQ. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 575,000
1 sales · Mean £ 575,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 7RQ has low crime rates — 37 incidents 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
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Copthorne Community Infant School
Croft Infant School
David Nieper Academy
Alfreton Nursery School
Woodbridge Junior School
Leys Junior School
Alfreton Park Community Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Boot's0.9 km
- Birds0.8 km
- D Rollo0.9 km
- G Hartshorne0.9 km
- Go Local Alfreton0.5 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Alfreton Snooker Hall0.9 km
- Blue Bell Inn0.9 km
- The Dog House0.7 km
- Plough Inn0.7 km
- The King Alfred (Kitchen Only)0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Alfreton Indoor Market Cafe0.9 km
- Chatterbox Cafe0.9 km
- David Nieper0.9 km
- ICoffee T/A Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Maple Mews Cafe0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Farm Foods0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food Store0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Hong Kong Wok0.5 km
- Jimmy's0.5 km
- Mumbai Masala0.8 km
- Star Kebab Pizza House0.7 km
- Dellys Deli0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton0.7 km
- Ambergate8.3 km
- Kirkby in Ashfield8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lydford Road0.2 km
- Dunsford Road0.2 km
- Beech Avenue North0.2 km
- Cedar Ave0.3 km
- Tavistock Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE557RQ · Data under Open Government Licence