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Victoria Street is in South Normanton, Alfreton and in Bolsover district. DE55 2BY is located in the South Normanton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolsover. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Victoria Street, South Normanton, Alfreton, DE55 2BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: DE55 2DB, DE55 2BW, DE55 2DE, DE55 2DD, DE55 2DA, DE55 2BZ, DE55 2BX, DE55 2HF, DE55 2BU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE55 2BY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.8%48.8%-1.0% 51.0% -2.2%
Male50.2%51.2%1.0% 49.0% 2.2%

Partnership Status

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 2BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single44%42.5%-1.5% 37.9% 4.6%
Married: Opposite sex36.8%39.4%2.6% 44.2% -4.8%
Separated4.8%2.6%-2.2% 2.2% 0.4%
Divorced10%10.4%0.4% 9.1% 1.3%
Widowed4.3%5.2%0.9% 6.1% -0.9%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health42.3%40.7%-1.6% 48.4% -7.7%
Good health37.5%37.9%0.4% 33.6% 4.3%
Fair health16.6%14.4%-2.2% 12.7% 1.7%
Bad health2.4%4.5%2.1% 4.0% 0.5%
Very bad health1.2%2.5%1.3% 1.2% 1.3%

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.

In the area around DE55 2BY this area, 32.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications32.1%32.3%0.2% 18.2% 14.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 19.1%9.4%-9.7% 9.6% -0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels21.5%15.1%-6.4% 13.4% 1.7%
Apprenticeship2.4%8.3%5.9% 5.3% 3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.1%17.2%9.1% 16.9% 0.3%
Degree or Similar10.5%15.1%4.6% 33.8% -18.7%
Other6.2%2.6%-3.6% 2.8% -0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.4%0%-0.4% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian0.4%0%-0.4% 3.1% -3.1%
Black African0.8%0%-0.8% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0%0.4%0.4% 1.0% -0.6%
Other Black0%0.4%0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian0.4%0%-0.4% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African0.4%0.4%0.0% 0.4% 0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.4%0.4%0.0% 0.9% -0.5%
Mixed Other0.4%0.4%0.0% 0.8% -0.4%
White96.8%96.3%-0.5% 81.4% 14.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%1.2%1.2% 0.1% 1.1%
Other0%0.4%0.4% 1.6% -1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom94.1%93.9%-0.2% 83.2% 10.7%
European Union4.7%6.1%1.4% 6.1% 0.0%
Africa0.8%0%-0.8% 2.7% -2.7%
Oceania0.4%0%-0.4% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK94.1%94.3%0.2% 83.2% 11.1%
10+ Years2%2%0.0% 9.8% -7.8%
5-10 Years1.2%1.6%0.4% 2.9% -1.3%
2-5 Years1.6%0%-1.6% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years1.2%2%0.8% 1.9% 0.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom56.7% 76.7% -20.0%
Ireland0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Poland4.5% 1.3% 3.2%
Romania2.4% 0.9% 1.5%
No passport held35.9% 13.5% 22.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion53.3% 37.2% 16.1%
Christian41.4% 46.2% -4.8%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered4.9% 6.0% -1.1%

Safety

Is Victoria Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Street was 65.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.1% higher than the Blackwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Victoria Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Blackwell and the 125th lowest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.1%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,300
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in DE55 2BY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Victoria Street are based on 177 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bolsover.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Victoria Street, South Normanton, Alfreton, DE55 2BY

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE55 2BY

Average Price
£136,179
Semi-Detached
£156,090
Terraced
£101,835
Detached
£205,356
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Victoria Street

Average Price
£148,056
Semi-Detached
£153,675
Terraced
£127,295
Detached
£221,170
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£130,527

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Victoria Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
90 Victoria Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£140,0002025-04-16 £140,000
92 Victoria Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£165,0002024-09-10 £175,034
94 Victoria Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£162,5002023-12-20 £176,296
92 Victoria Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£140,0002023-03-31 £153,400
74 Victoria Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£85,0002023-03-24 £92,649
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE55 2BY

Employment

DE55 2BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee80
Retired38
Part-Time Employee21
Long-Term Sick or disabled16
Self-Employed12
Looking after home or family11
Other11
Unemployed4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1
Student (economically inactive)0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing41
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Human health and social work activities14
Construction12
Transport and storage12
Accommodation and food service activities11
Administrative and support service activities7
Education5
Other3
Real estate activities3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Professional, scientific and technical activities1
Financial and insurance activities1
Information and communication1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Normanton Nursery School
Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB
4out of 4 433 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Pinxton Nursery School
Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA
3out of 4 2,360 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Alfreton Nursery School
Grange Street , DE55 7JA
4out of 4 3,927 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Brigg Infant School
39 South Street , South Normanton DE55 2DA
3out of 4 305 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Green Infant School
New Street , South Normanton DE55 2BS
- not rated 364 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Glebe Junior School
Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB
3out of 4 439 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School
Primrose Hill , Blackwell DE55 5JG
3out of 4 2,014 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
John King Infant Academy
Church Street West , NG16 6NB
3out of 4 2,150 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Frederick Gent School
Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER
2out of 4 931 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
David Nieper Academy
Grange Street , DE55 7JA
2out of 4 3,606 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Tibshelf Community School
Doe Hill Lane , Tibshelf DE55 5LZ
3out of 4 4,180 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Selston High School
Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW
3out of 4 4,685 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ashfield Comprehensive School
Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP
3out of 4 5,015 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Watchorn Christian School
2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ
- not rated 4,304 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Alfreton Park Community Special School
Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL
3out of 4 4,415 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Westbourne School
Huthwaite School , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2EL
- not rated 5,223 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Swanwick School and Sports College
Hayes Lane , Swanwick DE55 1AR
4out of 4 5,371 yd Community special school Not Applicable 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 School House43 Church Street, South Normanton294 yd
Cafe 7777 High Street, South Normanton384 yd
Coffee \& Books123 Market Street, South Normanton389 yd
Spice Village6 Market Place, South Normanton394 yd
Chillies Takeaway17 Market Place, South Normanton394 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The VillagerMain Street, South Normanton255 yd
The Market Tavern41 High Street, South Normanton386 yd
The Clock Inn107 Market Street, South Normanton458 yd
Carnfield ClubLees Lane, South Normanton520 yd
The Unity ClubFordbridge Lane, South Normanton609 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Peppers Take Away29 Church Street, South Normanton294 yd
South Normanton Fish Bar15 Market Place, South Normanton394 yd
Snack Attack120 The Common, South Normanton647 yd
Delhi Nights124 The Common, South Normanton647 yd
The Frying Squad130 The Common, South Normanton647 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Co Operative FoodThe Co-operative, Market Place392 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
South Street Recreation Ground
SOUTH STREET
grass pitches170 yd
South Normanton Town Park
Market Street
grass pitches306 yd
Progression
HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite380 yd
Glebe Junior School
HAMLET LANE
grass pitches481 yd
South Normanton Athletic Fc (Mj Robinson Arena)
Lees Lane
grass pitches749 yd
Frederick Gent School
MANSFIELD ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts837 yd
Broadmeadows Recreation Ground
LEA BANK
grass pitches869 yd
Holiday Inn Leisure Club (M1 Junction 28)
CARTER LANE EAST
health and fitness suite, swimming pool1,024 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed75.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed165.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed15.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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