Bright Street is in South Normanton, Alfreton and in Bolsover district. DE55 2AN is located in the South Normanton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolsover. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bright Street, South Normanton, Alfreton, DE55 2AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE55 2AL, DE55 2AJ, DE55 2AB, DE55 2ES, DE55 2AH, DE55 2AQ, DE55 2EL, DE55 2BG, DE55 2AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE55 2AN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 50.5% | 47.5% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 52.5% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DE55 2AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.7% | 42.9% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 33.8% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 14.3% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 37.8% | 45.4% | 7.6% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 33.1% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 15% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.6% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 13.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 26.1% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 14% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 19.8% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18.4% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 13.5% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -20.3% |
| Other | 8.3% | 4.8% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 95.4% | 97.7% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 89.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 89.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 7.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 89.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.7% | 76.7% | -16.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.8% | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55% | 37.2% | 17.8% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bright Street was 59.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.5% higher than the Blackwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bright Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Blackwell and the 111th lowest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Bright Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-05-30 | £115,658 |
| 26 Bright Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-10-14 | £160,601 |
| 4 Bright Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-09-29 | £180,303 |
| 10 Bright Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2020-01-09 | £90,325 |
| 19 Bright Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2016-08-05 | £201,623 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Normanton Nursery School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 4out of 4 | 426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 2,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 4out of 4 | 3,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe Junior School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Green Infant School New Street , South Normanton DE55 2BS | - not rated | 828 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brigg Infant School 39 South Street , South Normanton DE55 2DA | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leys Junior School Flowery Leys Lane , DE55 7HA | 3out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John King Infant Academy Church Street West , NG16 6NB | 3out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER | 2out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 2out of 4 | 2,882 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 4,550 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tibshelf Community School Doe Hill Lane , Tibshelf DE55 5LZ | 3out of 4 | 4,625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | 2out of 4 | 5,035 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watchorn Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ | - not rated | 3,581 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 3,723 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick School and Sports College Hayes Lane , Swanwick DE55 1AR | 4out of 4 | 4,585 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Community Outreach Centre | 124A Market Street, South Normanton | 459 yd | |
| SNCIC | Post Mill Centre, Market Street | 459 yd | |
| Coffee \& Books | 123 Market Street, South Normanton | 535 yd | |
| Spice Village | 6 Market Place, South Normanton | 630 yd | |
| Chillies Takeaway | 17 Market Place, South Normanton | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clock Inn | 107 Market Street, South Normanton | 406 yd | |
| Carnfield Club | Lees Lane, South Normanton | 423 yd | |
| The Hawthorns | Alfreton Road, South Normanton | 482 yd | |
| The Market Tavern | 41 High Street, South Normanton | 693 yd | |
| The Boundary Public House And Meridian Suite | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Land | 10 Alfreton Road, South Normanton | 87 yd | |
| Anchor Fish And Kebab Shop | 41 Market Street, South Normanton | 102 yd | |
| Istanbul BBQ | 53 Market Street, South Normanton | 102 yd | |
| Suprema Pizzeria | 51 Market Street, South Normanton | 102 yd | |
| Kudos | 13 Market Street, South Normanton | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Operative Food | The Co-operative, Market Place | 630 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glebe Junior School HAMLET LANE | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Broadmeadows Recreation Ground LEA BANK | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| South Normanton Town Park Market Street | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| South Normanton Athletic Fc (Mj Robinson Arena) Lees Lane | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Progression HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| South Street Recreation Ground SOUTH STREET | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Frederick Gent School MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,025 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.