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About

Alfreton is a market town in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, in the East Midlands. The town grew from an agricultural settlement—its name comes from Old English Ælfred’s farm—and expanded during the 18th and 19th centuries with coal mining and ironworking. The town centre is focused on a traditional Market Place and a small public park, Alfreton Park, whose grounds include an ornamental lake and paths used by residents for walks and events. Local services and shops cluster along the main streets and the A61 runs close by, providing road links to neighbouring towns.

Transport hubs and community facilities sit within the town rather than outlying villages. Alfreton railway station offers regular regional services and the town hosts Alfreton Town Football Club at North Street. Heritage from the industrial period remains visible in former pits, terraces and civic buildings, while new housing sits alongside older rows. Municipal and voluntary groups use the market place and park for fairs and remembrance events, keeping civic life centred on the town itself.

Area overview

On average Alfreton has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Alfreton is £41,629 per year. There are 9 schools in Alfreton: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Alfreton is home to around 7,345 people, with a population density of about 1,729.0 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Alfreton Population
7,345
Population density
1,729 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.41(+61%)
Public order
14.57(+111%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.43(-15%)
Shoplifting
12.93(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.21(+37%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,723
91.47%
Other White
331
4.5%
Indian
46
0.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
46
0.63%
Chinese
30
0.41%
Total population: 7,350

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,510
24.86%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,367
22.51%
Level 3 (A level)
1,109
18.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
850
14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
709
11.67%
Total 16+ residents: 6,073

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,075
32.28%
Owns with a mortgage
976
29.31%
Other social rented
499
14.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
487
14.62%
Social rents from council
203
6.1%
Total households: 3,330

Property prices in Alfreton

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Alfreton area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,100 up to £695,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Alfreton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alfreton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced27£168,000
Detached33£323,000
Flats2£157,000
Semi-Detached39£163,500

10 years median price trend in Alfreton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alfreton.

All postcodes in Alfreton

DE557EL

Firs Avenue

DE557QH

Beechdale Road

DE557JT

Priory Road

DE557DQ

King Street

DE557WH

King Street

DE557ER

Willows Avenue

DE557RG

Salcombe Road

DE557SL

Bilbie Close

DE557DL

Rowland Court

DE557BT

Hall Street

DE557HQ

George Street

DE557QJ

Elmwood Drive

DE557AQ

Derby Road

DE557JY

Preston Avenue

DE557HY

Orange Street

DE557AT

Watchorn Lane

DE557GY

Prospect Street

DE557FD

Colliery Row

DE557PT

Chaworth Close

DE557EW

Beech Avenue

DE557DF

King Street

DE557PU

Dam Close

DE557QD

Birchwood Road

DE557DZ

Rowland Street

DE557FE

Tavistock Square

DE557AW

Gladstone Road

DE557RY

Dove Well View

DE557LG

Chatham Avenue

DE557PY

Bloomery Close

DE557EB

Arthur Street

DE557DU

King Street

DE557SJ

Burnell Close

DE557HS

John Street

DE557DG

Independent Hill

DE557GZ

Ley Gardens

DE557ZR

Chesterfield Road

DE557QA

Normanton Avenue

DE557BW

Marshall Street

DE557SH

Grange Street

DE557HD

Abbott Road

DE557PX

Highfields Close

DE557JX

Preston Avenue

DE557HX

Alma Street

DE557PL

Cressy Road

DE557FJ

Catherine Street

DE557AX

Watchorn Cottages

DE557QZ

Bunting Close

DE557QG

Pinewood Close

DE557QL

Ash Court

DE557DP

High Street

DE557PW

Millpond Close

DE557QP

Catherine Street

DE557DS

Bonsall Lane

DE557HZ

Grange Street

DE557AE

King Street

DE557JQ

Mansfield Road

DE557ET

Birch Close

DE557LF

Rugby Avenue

DE557PQ

Chesterfield Road

DE557PS

Bonsall Lane

DE557DE

King Street

DE557EE

Arthur Street

DE557HE

Ley Avenue

DE557AA

Alfreton

DE557JN

Mansfield Road

DE557EQ

Willows Close

DE557QN

Johno Wood Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.