Swanwick Road is in Leabrooks, Alfreton and in Amber Valley district. DE55 1LJ is located in the Ironville & Riddings electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Amber Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swanwick Road, Leabrooks, Alfreton, DE55 1LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE55 1LG, DE55 1LR, DE55 1LH, DE55 1LL, DE55 1LT, DE55 1LX, DE55 1LD, DE55 1LS, DE55 1NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE55 1LJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.7% | 56.2% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 41.3% | 43.8% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
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 | 24.4% | 28.8% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 39.5% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 12.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 14.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
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 | 32.8% | 36.1% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 32% | 38% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 23.1% | 16.4% | -6.7% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 6.2% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.7% | 27% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10.3% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 14.2% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 21.9% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 18% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.1% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 98.8% | 98.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 97.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 26.4% | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swanwick Road was 15.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.6% lower than the Ironville & Riddings average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swanwick Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Ironville & Riddings and the 40th lowest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Swanwick Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-10-24 | £96,400 |
| 18 Swanwick Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-09-30 | £215,581 |
| 27 Swanwick Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-03-30 | £301,866 |
| 29 Swanwick Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-02-04 | £197,111 |
| 36 Swanwick Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2021-02-26 | £88,475 |
DE55 1LJ 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 1LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 4out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Normanton Nursery School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 4out of 4 | 4,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley Nursery School Sandham Lane , DE5 3HE | 3out of 4 | 4,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 4,739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerlea Park Junior School Bank Street , Somercotes DE55 4JE | 1out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somercotes Infant and Nursery School Nottingham Road , Somercotes DE55 4LY | 1out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddings Infant and Nursery School West Street , Riddings DE55 4EW | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddings Junior School Church Street , Riddings DE55 4BW | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Primary School South Street , Swanwick DE55 1BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | 2out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 2out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ripley Academy Peasehill , DE5 3JQ | 1out of 4 | 3,888 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER | 2out of 4 | 4,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 5,137 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 864 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watchorn Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 2,707 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Curry Lounge | Market Place Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 705 yd | |
| Tree Tops Activity Centre | Unit 21 Greenhill Lane Industrial Estate Charity Road Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Horse Shoes | 68 Main Road Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire | 172 yd | |
| Lux Beauty And Tanning | Sterling House 49 Main Road Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire | 261 yd | |
| Somercotes Snooker Club | Leabrooks Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 530 yd | |
| The Red Lion Inn | 150 Greenhill Lane Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire | 584 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 73 Sleetmoor Lane Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leabrooks Fish Bar | Leabrooks Fish Bar 24 Swanwick Road Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire | 10 yd | |
| Wok Inn | 45 Main Road Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire | 290 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 9 Greenhill Lane Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire | 592 yd | |
| Somercotes Fish Bar | 128 Somercotes Hill Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 775 yd | |
| Classic Canton | 98 Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | 1 Swanwick Road Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire | 2 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | Market Place Somercotes Hill Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 705 yd | |
| The Range | The Range Unit 3 Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 821 yd | |
| Iceland | Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Somerlea Park Community Centre SHERWOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Crays Hill Crays Hill | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Somerlea Park Junior School BANK STREET | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Riddings Park Shaw Street | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Amber Valley Fitness Centre NOTTINGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Sleetmoor United Fc Sleetmoor Lane | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 64 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.