Highfield Road, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1BW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE55 1BW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	50.9%	0.7%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	49.8%	49.1%	-0.7%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.7%	29.1%	2.4%	37.9%	-8.8%
Married: Opposite sex	55.2%	50.7%	-4.5%	44.2%	6.5%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	1.1%	1.5%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	9.6%	11.2%	1.6%	9.1%	2.1%
Widowed	6.7%	7.1%	0.4%	6.1%	1.0%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.5%	44.3%	6.8%	48.4%	-4.1%
Good health	35.9%	34.8%	-1.1%	33.6%	1.2%
Fair health	19.4%	16.5%	-2.9%	12.7%	3.8%
Bad health	7.1%	4.1%	-3.0%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.5%	25.5%	-6.0%	18.2%	7.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.9%	11.6%	-4.3%	9.6%	2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13%	12%	-1.0%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	7.9%	4.2%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.7%	17.2%	3.5%	16.9%	0.3%
Degree or Similar	16.3%	23.6%	7.3%	33.8%	-10.2%
Other	5.9%	2.2%	-3.7%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.9%	0.0%
White	99.4%	98.7%	-0.7%	81.4%	17.3%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	99%	99.4%	0.4%	83.2%	16.2%
European Union	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.5%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.7%	99.4%	0.7%	83.2%	16.2%
10+ Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	9.8%	-9.2%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.9%	76.7%	1.2%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
No passport held	21.8%	13.5%	8.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47%	37.2%	9.8%
Christian	49.2%	46.2%	3.0%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Highfield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfield Road was 43.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.0% lower than the Ironville & Riddings average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Highfield Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Ironville & Riddings and the 149th lowest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 108.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,500

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in DE55 1BW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Highfield Road are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Amber Valley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Highfield Road, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1BW

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE55 1BW

Average Price
£210,629

Semi-Detached
£174,460

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£355,305

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Highfield Road

Average Price
£206,073

Semi-Detached
£187,286

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£249,909

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Highfield Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Highfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2024-09-19	£143,720
Gwen D Reen, 3 Highfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£139,950	2024-07-25	£148,341
Gwen D Reen, 3 Highfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2018-01-05	£194,214
5 Highfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£152,500	2015-07-24	£246,601
7 Highfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2014-07-18	£363,262

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE55 1BW

Employment

DE55 1BW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in DE55 1BW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	90
Retired	83
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	26
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Manufacturing	24
Construction	20
Education	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	9
Transport and storage	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Mining and quarrying	1
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA	4out of 4	2,926 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ripley Nursery School Sandham Lane , DE5 3HE	3out of 4	3,087 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Swanwick Primary School South Street , Swanwick DE55 1BZ	3out of 4	224 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lons Infant School Tavistock Avenue , DE5 3SE	3out of 4	2,361 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE Primary School Dannah Street , DE5 3BD	3out of 4	2,914 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Somerlea Park Junior School Bank Street , Somercotes DE55 4JE	1out of 4	3,002 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School Nottingham Road , Somercotes DE55 4LY	1out of 4	3,008 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE	2out of 4	899 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA	2out of 4	3,167 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Ripley Academy Peasehill , DE5 3JQ	1out of 4	3,606 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Swanwick School and Sports College Hayes Lane , Swanwick DE55 1AR	4out of 4	1,478 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Watchorn Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ	- not rated	2,625 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL	3out of 4	2,820 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Salt Pot	The Green Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire		656 yd
The Pantry	The Pantry 81 Derby Road Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire		996 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Boot & Slipper	The Green Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire	656 yd
Swanwick Methodist Church	Derby Road Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire	759 yd
The Steampacket	Derby Road Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire	759 yd
Cross Keys	Derby Road Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire	996 yd
The Dog	Main Road Pentrich Ripley Derbyshire	1,061 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Oriental Chef	1 The Green Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire		656 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Swanwick Pentrich Road Fc HIGHFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	122 yd
Swanwick Hall School	grass pitches	796 yd
Swanwick Welfare RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND CHAPEL STREET	grass pitches	984 yd
Swanwick School And Sports College Hayes Lane	artificial grass pitch	1,081 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	93.3%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	6.7%

Download Speed

Median download speed	19.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	20.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	32.81 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	32.81 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	4.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	4.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	5.9 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.