Postcode DE55 7ST 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 high crime levels, with around 97.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 1.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alfreton Park.
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.
Alfreton has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.5% 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 140 ft away from DE55 7ST.
Alfreton near DE55 7ST 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alfreton Park | Large | Walking directions to Alfreton Park |
| 0.4 mi | Watchorn Park | Small | Walking directions to Watchorn Park |
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 (about £218 per square foot) in Alfreton area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,100 up to £695,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £292,475 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £170,000 | £192 |
| Terraced | 31 | £145,000 | £191 |
| Flats | 3 | £110,000 | £300 |
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 | £170,000 | £173,250 |
| 2026 | £250,000 | £162,500 | £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 | £199 | £206 |
| 2026 | £281 | £189 | £176 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 7ST.
In the DE55 7ST postcode area, located within Alfreton, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Amber Valley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DE55 7ST, 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 7ST records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 7ST in Alfreton is £187,500 (about £218 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to DE55 7ST, including Alfreton Park Community Special School (Good), Watchorn Christian School (Good) and Alfreton Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DE55 7ST scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,699 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 7ST 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.