Postcode DE55 7DS is located in a minor urban area, within the Alfreton ward of Amber Valley in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Alfreton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 182.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Alfreton is £41,629 per year. The nearest station is Alfreton, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alfreton Park.
Alfreton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,757 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Alfreton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 182.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Alfreton is £41,629 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 145 ft away from DE55 7DS.
Alfreton near DE55 7DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Alfreton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Alfreton | N/A | Walking directions to Alfreton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alfreton Park | Large | Walking directions to Alfreton Park |
| 0.5 mi | Watchorn Park | Small | Walking directions to Watchorn Park |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Alfreton area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,100 up to £695,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £300,000 | £277 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £171,500 | £190 |
| Flats | 6 | £150,750 | £238 |
| Terraced | 22 | £136,000 | £176 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £310,000 | £97,500 | £85,000 |
| 2017 | £288,245 | £103,748 | £90,500 |
| 2018 | £254,975 | £116,750 | £100,000 |
| 2019 | £241,500 | £120,500 | £85,000 |
| 2020 | £274,000 | £130,000 | £115,160 |
| 2021 | £250,000 | £137,475 | £118,975 |
| 2022 | £268,225 | £160,000 | £134,750 |
| 2023 | £290,000 | £162,750 | £148,180 |
| 2024 | £298,475 | £187,500 | £150,000 |
| 2025 | £315,000 | £167,500 | £178,500 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | £174,000 | £143,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £222 | £113 | £94 |
| 2017 | £215 | £117 | £108 |
| 2018 | £215 | £136 | £125 |
| 2019 | £218 | £136 | £100 |
| 2020 | £229 | £146 | £179 |
| 2021 | £227 | £154 | £136 |
| 2022 | £247 | £175 | £154 |
| 2023 | £255 | £186 | £213 |
| 2024 | £268 | £217 | £188 |
| 2025 | £264 | £197 | £222 |
| 2026 | £285 | £192 | £175 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 7DS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2025 | 23, High Street, Alfreton, DE55 7DR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £227,500 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | 1, Chesterfield Road, Alfreton, DE55 7ZR | Other | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 02 Sept 2025 | 4, High Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BN | Other | Freehold | £80,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 15, Limes Avenue, Alfreton, DE55 7DW | Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Glendair Dental Practice, Limes Avenue, Alfreton, DE55 7DW | Detached | Freehold | £475,000 |
In the DE55 7DS postcode area, located within Alfreton, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DE55 7DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Amber Valley, DE55 7BL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | £1 Plus & Convenience Store | Central Road, Amber Valley, DE55 7BH | Walking directions to £1 Plus & Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Jeżyk Grocery | Institute Lane, Alfreton, DE55 7BQ | Walking directions to Jeżyk Grocery |
| 0.2 mi | Shop Often | 96 High Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BE | Walking directions to Shop Often |
| 0.2 mi | Maisy Moo Fabrics | Room 10 High Street, Alfreton, DE55 7HH | Walking directions to Maisy Moo Fabrics |
Annual council tax rates for Amber Valley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DE55 7DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gail Dolman
Alfreton - Elected 4 May 2023
Keith Wood
Alfreton - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Marshall-Clarke
Alfreton - Elected 4 May 2023
Linsey Farnsworth
Amber Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DE55 7DS records about 183 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around DE55 7DS in Alfreton is £185,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to DE55 7DS, including Croft Infant School (Good), Copthorne Community Infant School (Good) and Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DE55 7DS is Alfreton, about 1,346 m away.
DE55 7DS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,757 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Amber Valley covering DE55 7DS is Linsey Farnsworth (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Gail Dolman (Labour Party), Keith Wood (Labour Party) and Steve Marshall-Clarke (Labour Party).