Rosewood Close is in South Normanton, Alfreton and in Bolsover district. DE55 2EX is located in the South Normanton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolsover. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rosewood Close, South Normanton, Alfreton, DE55 2EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE55 2EY, DE55 2LE, DE55 2EU, DE55 2JH, DE55 2ET, DE55 2EZ, DE55 2LF, DE55 2EQ, DE55 2FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE55 2EX has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 49% | 47% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 51% | 53% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 | 29.3% | 33.8% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 49.3% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.8% | 47.9% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 38.5% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 18% | 13.6% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 7.9% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 17.9% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 21.4% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 30.7% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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 | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.4% | 94% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 95.7% | 94.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 93.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosewood Close was 27.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.4% lower than the Blackwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rosewood Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Blackwell and the 40th lowest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Rosewood Close, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-09-21 | £145,313 |
| 6 Rosewood Close, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2022-11-23 | £104,064 |
| 4 Rosewood Close, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2022-05-12 | £154,000 |
| 12 Rosewood Close, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-09-25 | £161,995 |
| 2 Rosewood Close, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2020-05-20 | £174,731 |
DE55 2EX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 4out of 4 | 4,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Green Infant School New Street , South Normanton DE55 2BS | - not rated | 662 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Junior School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School Primrose Hill , Blackwell DE55 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John King Infant Academy Church Street West , NG16 6NB | 3out of 4 | 2,346 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 | 1,252 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tibshelf Community School Doe Hill Lane , Tibshelf DE55 5LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,813 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 2out of 4 | 4,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 4,661 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 4,975 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2EL | - not rated | 4,726 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watchorn Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ | - not rated | 4,808 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,893 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 5,416 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Monk Refectory MCR | 8-10 Tariff Street | 154 yd | |
| The School House | 43 Church Street, South Normanton | 514 yd | |
| Alloga (AP1 And AP2) | Dine Contract Catering, Berristow Lane | 685 yd | |
| Cafe 77 | 77 High Street, South Normanton | 748 yd | |
| Spice Village | 6 Market Place, South Normanton | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villager | Main Street, South Normanton | 346 yd | |
| The Unity Club | Fordbridge Lane, South Normanton | 702 yd | |
| The Market Tavern | 41 High Street, South Normanton | 790 yd | |
| The Castlewood Public House | Carter Lane East, South Normanton | 939 yd | |
| The White Swan | 90 Carter Lane East, South Normanton | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppers Take Away | 29 Church Street, South Normanton | 514 yd | |
| South Normanton Fish Bar | 15 Market Place, South Normanton | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Operative Food | The Co-operative, Market Place | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Street Recreation Ground SOUTH STREET | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Progression HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| South Normanton Town Park Market Street | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Holiday Inn Leisure Club (M1 Junction 28) CARTER LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,017 yd |
| Glebe Junior School HAMLET LANE | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.