Rowthorne Avenue, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1RZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE55 1RZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52%	48.9%	-3.1%	51.0%	-2.1%
Male	48%	51.1%	3.1%	49.0%	2.1%

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	25.1%	28.9%	3.8%	37.9%	-9.0%
Married: Opposite sex	57.2%	49.5%	-7.7%	44.2%	5.3%
Separated	1%	2.7%	1.7%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	7.1%	11%	3.9%	9.1%	1.9%
Widowed	9.6%	7.9%	-1.7%	6.1%	1.8%

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	44.9%	41.2%	-3.7%	48.4%	-7.2%
Good health	36%	38.7%	2.7%	33.6%	5.1%
Fair health	14%	16.6%	2.6%	12.7%	3.9%
Bad health	4.5%	3.2%	-1.3%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	0.6%	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	19%	18.3%	-0.7%	18.2%	0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.5%	10.3%	-2.2%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.6%	12.8%	-7.8%	13.4%	-0.6%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	6.2%	1.1%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.9%	22.1%	9.2%	16.9%	5.2%
Degree or Similar	27.3%	28.6%	1.3%	33.8%	-5.2%
Other	2.6%	1.7%	-0.9%	2.8%	-1.1%

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)
Chinese	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.5%	98.7%	1.2%	81.4%	17.3%
Roma	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Arab	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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	97.2%	97.1%	-0.1%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	1.1%	1.9%	0.8%	6.1%	-4.2%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	5.6%	-5.0%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.6%	97.1%	0.5%	83.2%	13.9%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.6%	2.3%	9.8%	-7.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.8%	76.7%	5.1%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	17.6%	13.5%	4.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.5%	37.2%	-3.7%
Christian	59.4%	46.2%	13.2%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Rowthorne Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowthorne Avenue was 21.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.4% lower than the Ironville & Riddings average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Rowthorne Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Ironville & Riddings and the 59th lowest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.4%.

🔎 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 1RZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Rowthorne Avenue are based on 63 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 Rowthorne Avenue, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1RZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE55 1RZ

Average Price
£258,699

Semi-Detached
£202,556

Terraced
£183,336

Detached
£344,768

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rowthorne Avenue

Average Price
£252,394

Semi-Detached
£199,640

Terraced
£181,305

Detached
£362,377

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rowthorne AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
47 Rowthorne Avenue, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£184,000	2025-02-14	£183,824
54 Rowthorne Avenue, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2024-06-27	£416,667
22 Rowthorne Avenue, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£169,950	2022-05-03	£194,149
36 Rowthorne Avenue, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£88,000	2017-12-14	£125,212
18 Rowthorne Avenue, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£196,000	2015-07-10	£317,593

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE55 1RZ

Employment

DE55 1RZ 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 1RZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	116
Full-Time Employee	92
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	17
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Looking after home or family	4
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	46
Manufacturing	40
Education	31
Human health and social work activities	21
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Construction	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Transport and storage	8
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	5
Information and communication	3
Other	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Mining and quarrying	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	1,779 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ripley Nursery School Sandham Lane , DE5 3HE	3out of 4	4,167 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Normanton Nursery School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB	4out of 4	4,548 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA	3out of 4	5,398 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School Nottingham Road , Somercotes DE55 4LY	1out of 4	1,410 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Somerlea Park Junior School Bank Street , Somercotes DE55 4JE	1out of 4	1,468 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Swanwick Primary School South Street , Swanwick DE55 1BZ	3out of 4	1,486 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodbridge Junior School Grange Street , DE55 7JA	3out of 4	1,825 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Riddings Infant and Nursery School West Street , Riddings DE55 4EW	3out of 4	1,893 yd	Community school	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	894 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA	2out of 4	1,896 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Ripley Academy Peasehill , DE5 3JQ	1out of 4	4,136 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER	2out of 4	4,940 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	631 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Watchorn Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ	- not rated	1,650 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL	3out of 4	2,005 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	Distance
The Pantry	The Pantry 81 Derby Road Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire	784 yd
The Salt Pot	The Green Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire	979 yd
Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen)	Thorntons Park Staff Canteen Thorntons Park Wimsey Way Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire	1,040 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Gate Inn	The Delves Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire	719 yd
Cross Keys	Derby Road Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire	784 yd
The Crown Inn	73 Sleetmoor Lane Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire	809 yd
Swanwick Methodist Church	Derby Road Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire	881 yd
The Steampacket	Derby Road Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire	881 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Leabrooks Fish Bar	Leabrooks Fish Bar 24 Swanwick Road Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire	938 yd
Oriental Chef	1 The Green Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire	979 yd
Wok Inn	45 Main Road Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire	1,081 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Central England Co-operative	1 Swanwick Road Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire		932 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sleetmoor United Fc Sleetmoor Lane	grass pitches	385 yd
Crays Hill Crays Hill	grass pitches	389 yd
Swanwick Welfare RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND CHAPEL STREET	grass pitches	690 yd
Swanwick School And Sports College Hayes Lane	artificial grass pitch	783 yd
Swanwick Hall School	grass pitches	874 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	30 Mbit/s
Average download speed	30.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	50.54 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	50.54 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19.49 Mbit/s

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