Weavers Way is in Alfreton and in Bolsover district. DE55 2FZ is located in the South Normanton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolsover. This postcode has been in use since 2013-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Weavers Way, Alfreton, DE55 2FZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE55 2FT, DE55 2FL, DE55 2JD, DE55 2ED, DE55 2GA, DE55 2JE, DE55 2EE, DE55 2FS, DE55 2JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE55 2FZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49.8% | 49.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 22.5% | 40.9% | 18.4% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 43.7% | -13.5% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 10.8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 1.4% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.8%) 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 | 31% | 65.2% | 34.2% | 48.4% | 16.8% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 25.6% | -13.9% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 21.8% | 7.5% | -14.3% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 35.2% | 11.8% | -23.4% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 12.5% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.9% | 16.3% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 21.5% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 31.8% | 20.4% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.2% | 93.7% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 98.1% | 92.5% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 92.3% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61% | 37.2% | 23.8% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Weavers Way was 62.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.3% lower than the Pinxton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Weavers Way has the 13th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Pinxton and the 118th lowest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Weavers Way, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-12-16 | £208,129 |
| 8 Weavers Way, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-12-16 | £251,512 |
| 14 Weavers Way, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-05-06 | £236,654 |
| 26 Weavers Way, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-04-29 | £257,213 |
| 28 Weavers Way, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2022-04-21 | £391,406 |
DE55 2FZ 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 | 172 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 801 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 4out of 4 | 4,428 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 | 276 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Junior School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Green Infant School New Street , South Normanton DE55 2BS | - not rated | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John King Infant Academy Church Street West , NG16 6NB | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstead Junior Academy Kirkstead Road , NG16 6NA | 1out of 4 | 1,920 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 | 678 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 2out of 4 | 4,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 4,375 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tibshelf Community School Doe Hill Lane , Tibshelf DE55 5LZ | 3out of 4 | 4,412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 4,464 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 | 4,753 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watchorn Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ | - not rated | 4,804 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,935 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 5,433 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitbread Plc | Touchbase The Castlewood, Carter Lane East | 474 yd | |
| Frederick Gent School | Mansfield Road, South Normanton | 605 yd | |
| Northern Monk Refectory MCR | 8-10 Tariff Street | 625 yd | |
| The School House | 43 Church Street, South Normanton | 769 yd | |
| Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd | Unit B, Farmwell Lane | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castlewood Public House | Carter Lane East, South Normanton | 521 yd | |
| The White Swan | 90 Carter Lane East, South Normanton | 521 yd | |
| The Villager | Main Street, South Normanton | 566 yd | |
| The Market Tavern | 41 High Street, South Normanton | 949 yd | |
| The Clock Inn | 107 Market Street, South Normanton | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppers Take Away | 29 Church Street, South Normanton | 769 yd | |
| The Frying Squad | 130 The Common, South Normanton | 803 yd | |
| Snack Attack | 120 The Common, South Normanton | 803 yd | |
| Delhi Nights | 124 The Common, South Normanton | 803 yd | |
| South Normanton Fish Bar | 15 Market Place, South Normanton | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Operative Food | The Co-operative, Market Place | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Street Recreation Ground SOUTH STREET | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Holiday Inn Leisure Club (M1 Junction 28) CARTER LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 476 yd |
| Frederick Gent School MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 652 yd |
| South Normanton Town Park Market Street | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Progression HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
| Glebe Junior School HAMLET LANE | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Broadmeadows Recreation Ground LEA BANK | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 362.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.