Main Street is in South Normanton, Alfreton and in Bolsover district. DE55 2DH 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 Main Street, South Normanton, Alfreton, DE55 2DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE55 2DD, DE55 2HH, DE55 2EQ, DE55 2LA, DE55 2FR, DE55 2BX, DE55 2DE, DE55 2DB, DE55 2LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE55 2DH is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 49.1% | 46.9% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 53.1% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 2DH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 36.8% | 44% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 38% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 3.8% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 9.8% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 35.4% | 36% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 42.2% | 43.6% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 10.0% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 14.5% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 4.7% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.9% | 24.4% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 12.8% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 17.9% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.5% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 20.5% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.5% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 97.8% | 93.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 5.4% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 93.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Street was 43.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.9% lower than the Blackwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Blackwell and the 78th lowest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Main Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2016-06-10 | £44,073 |
| 19 Main Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2016-05-20 | £104,171 |
| 23 Main Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2014-08-15 | £209,649 |
| 20 Main Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2011-04-01 | £146,255 |
| The Villager Main Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £248,400 | 2009-12-31 | £461,314 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 4out of 4 | 4,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Infant School New Street , South Normanton DE55 2BS | - not rated | 372 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brigg Infant School 39 South Street , South Normanton DE55 2DA | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Junior School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School Primrose Hill , Blackwell DE55 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John King Infant Academy Church Street West , NG16 6NB | 3out of 4 | 2,271 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 | 1,088 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 2out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tibshelf Community School Doe Hill Lane , Tibshelf DE55 5LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,974 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 4,851 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 4,907 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 | 4,483 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,579 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2EL | - not rated | 5,043 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The School House | 43 Church Street, South Normanton | 224 yd | |
| Cafe 77 | 77 High Street, South Normanton | 442 yd | |
| Northern Monk Refectory MCR | 8-10 Tariff Street | 492 yd | |
| Spice Village | 6 Market Place, South Normanton | 512 yd | |
| Chillies Takeaway | 17 Market Place, South Normanton | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villager | Main Street, South Normanton | 4 yd | |
| The Market Tavern | 41 High Street, South Normanton | 474 yd | |
| The Unity Club | Fordbridge Lane, South Normanton | 523 yd | |
| The Clock Inn | 107 Market Street, South Normanton | 656 yd | |
| Carnfield Club | Lees Lane, South Normanton | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppers Take Away | 29 Church Street, South Normanton | 224 yd | |
| South Normanton Fish Bar | 15 Market Place, South Normanton | 512 yd | |
| The Frying Squad | 130 The Common, South Normanton | 888 yd | |
| Snack Attack | 120 The Common, South Normanton | 888 yd | |
| Delhi Nights | 124 The Common, South Normanton | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Operative Food | The Co-operative, Market Place | 511 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Street Recreation Ground SOUTH STREET | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Progression HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| South Normanton Town Park Market Street | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Glebe Junior School HAMLET LANE | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| South Normanton Athletic Fc (Mj Robinson Arena) Lees Lane | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Frederick Gent School MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,011 yd |
| Holiday Inn Leisure Club (M1 Junction 28) CARTER LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,037 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.