Newlyn Drive is in South Normanton, Alfreton and in Bolsover district. DE55 2FJ is located in the South Normanton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolsover. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newlyn Drive, South Normanton, Alfreton, DE55 2FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE55 2FB, DE55 2FE, DE55 2FN, DE55 2FF, DE55 2EB, DE55 2FD, DE55 2DY, DE55 2FL, DE55 2FT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE55 2FJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DE55 2FJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.2% | 29.7% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 53% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 12.2% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 55.1% | 53.1% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 29.7% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 10.4% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 14.8% | 13% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 13% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 17.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 19.8% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 29.1% | -3.7% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 1.1% | -4.7% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91% | 94.9% | 3.9% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 91.5% | 95.9% | 4.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 1.1% | -4.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 95.5% | 4.0% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0.2% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newlyn Drive was 23.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.5% lower than the Pinxton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Newlyn Drive has the 4th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Pinxton and the 30th lowest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Newlyn Drive, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-07-06 | £413,975 |
| 2 Newlyn Drive, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-07-30 | £423,953 |
| 8 Newlyn Drive, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2020-09-24 | £316,258 |
| 23 Newlyn Drive, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-07-17 | £371,623 |
| 1 Newlyn Drive, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-03-06 | £471,205 |
DE55 2FJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 4out of 4 | 4,799 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 | 640 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Green Infant School New Street , South Normanton DE55 2BS | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Junior School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John King Infant Academy Church Street West , NG16 6NB | 3out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstead Junior Academy Kirkstead Road , NG16 6NA | 1out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 903 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 4,110 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 4,401 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tibshelf Community School Doe Hill Lane , Tibshelf DE55 5LZ | 3out of 4 | 4,401 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 2out of 4 | 4,476 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,381 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 5,061 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watchorn Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ | - not rated | 5,175 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 5,302 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollyteach Limited The Gables Farm (Bleak Hall) , Off Beauvale Roade NG17 9FW | - not rated | 5,374 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitbread Plc | Touchbase The Castlewood, Carter Lane East | 391 yd | |
| Northern Monk Refectory MCR | 8-10 Tariff Street | 630 yd | |
| Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd | Unit B, Farmwell Lane | 668 yd | |
| Alloga AP5 | Unit C2, Farmwell Lane | 668 yd | |
| McDonalds | Berristow Lane, South Normanton | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castlewood Public House | Carter Lane East, South Normanton | 246 yd | |
| The White Swan | 90 Carter Lane East, South Normanton | 246 yd | |
| The Villager | Main Street, South Normanton | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppers Take Away | 29 Church Street, South Normanton | 1,047 yd | |
| Harry Ramsden's Ltd | Kiosk 4, The Food Court | 1,086 yd | |
| Kouzina Greek | Kiosk 1, The Food Court | 1,086 yd | |
| Chopstix | Kiosk 5, The Food Court | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Leisure Club (M1 Junction 28) CARTER LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 394 yd |
| South Street Recreation Ground SOUTH STREET | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Frederick Gent School MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 919 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 | 82.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.