How safe is Alfreton (DE55 7JB)?

Crime level is very high with about 128.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in Alfreton near DE55 7JB.

Which supermarkets are close to DE55 7JB?

Nearby amenities include 10 supermarkets, closest supermarket is Shop Often

Which ward and council is DE55 7JB in?

DE55 7JB is in Alfreton ward, Amber Valley council (East Midlands).

How much are flats/terraced/semi-detached homes in Alfreton?

Typical medians last year: Flats £154,950, Terraced £142,500, Semi-detached £170,000, Detached £314,950.

How much social housing is near DE55 7JB?

About 12.4% on this street and 21.1% across the surrounding area.

What's the average income in Alfreton?

Average resident income is about £36,200 per year.

What's the nearest station to DE55 7JB and how far is it?

The nearest station is Alfreton, about 0.7 miles away; there are 1 stations nearby.

Is DE55 7JB at risk of flooding?

No risk of flooding, score 0/10.

What are house prices in Alfreton?

Based on 93 recent sales, the median price is £187,500.

What schools are near DE55 7JB and how are they rated?

There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools; Ofsted ratings include primary: 0 Outstanding and 5 Good; secondary: 0 Outstanding and 1 Good.

What's the local population and density?

Population around Alfreton is 259 with density 2776.0 per km².

Postcode insights

DE55 7JB

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Alfreton

Amber Valley

England / East Midlands / Amber Valley / Alfreton / DE55 7JB

Overview

Postcode DE55 7JB 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Alfreton is £36,200 per year. The nearest station is Alfreton located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

129

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

12.4%

Connectivity

N/A

Flood Risk

No risk

Noise Level

No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Alfreton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,699 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Alfreton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

12.4%

Approximately 12.4% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Alfreton is £36,200 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE55 7JB.

Flood risk

No risk

Alfreton near DE55 7JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Alfreton located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Distance	Name	Lines
0.7 mi	Alfreton	N/A

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population

259

Population density

2,776 per km²

Demographics

British

236

91.12%

Other White

6.56%

Indian

1.16%

Irish

0.39%

Caribbean

0.39%

Total population: 259

Housing

Owns outright

43.07%

Owns with a mortgage

29.93%

Private landlord or letting agency

12.41%

Other social rented

10.22%

Other forms of private rent

2.19%

Total households: 137

Property prices in Alfreton

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 in Alfreton area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £650,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	33	£314,950	£200,000	£255,000	£360,000	£561,000
Flats	2	£154,950	£154,950	£154,950	£154,950	£154,950
Semi-Detached	32	£170,000	£121,303	£149,250	£206,875	£245,378
Terraced	26	£142,500	£98,750	£130,000	£155,000	£239,213

10 years price trend in Alfreton

Schools

In the DE55 7JB postcode area, located within Alfreton, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.1 mi	Secondary	David Nieper Academy	Academy sponsor led	Good
0.1 mi	Primary	Woodbridge Junior School	Community school	Good
0.2 mi	Primary	Croft Infant School	Community school	Good

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Shop Often	96 High Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BE
0.2 mi	Maisy Moo Fabrics	Room 10 High Street, Alfreton, DE55 7HH
0.2 mi	The Co-operative Food	89 Nottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 7GR
0.2 mi	Lidl	20 Mansfield Road, Alfreton, DE55 7JL
0.2 mi	Tesco	Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BQ

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	The Dog House	32 Nottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 7HL
0.2 mi	The Plough	20 Nottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 7HL
0.2 mi	Victoria	Nottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 7GL
0.2 mi	Crossroads Tavern	100 High Street, Alfreton, DE55 7HH
0.2 mi	King Alfred	58 High Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BE

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Diamond City Takeaway	26 Nottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 7HL
0.2 mi	Chatterbox Cafe	Severn Square, Alfreton, DE55 7BQ
0.2 mi	Star Kebab House	114 High Street, Alfreton, DE55 7HH
0.2 mi	Mumbai Masala	1A Cressy Road, Alfreton, DE55 7BR
0.2 mi	Lucky Star	2A Chapel Walk, Alfreton, DE55 7BJ

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Tesco Pharmacy	Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
0.2 mi	Boots	36 High Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BL
0.3 mi	Peak Pharmacy	1 Limes Avenue, Alfreton, DE55 7DW
0.4 mi	Medicine STOP	Church Street, Amber Valley, DE55 7BD

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail