Princess Avenue is in South Normanton, Alfreton and in Bolsover district. DE55 2HP 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 Princess Avenue, South Normanton, Alfreton, DE55 2HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE55 2HQ, DE55 2HT, DE55 2JA, DE55 2HR, DE55 2HN, DE55 2HG, DE55 2EP, DE55 2HD, DE55 2BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE55 2HP has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 47.4% | 50% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 52.6% | 50% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 33.9% | 32.5% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 47.2% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 10.6% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 46.8% | 44.7% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 26% | 30.5% | 4.5% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 16.9% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.1% | 24.3% | -15.8% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 10.3% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 20.2% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.6% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 19.8% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.6% | 16.9% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.1% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.8% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 98% | 96.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 96.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 27.9% | 13.5% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princess Avenue was 108.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 103.0% higher than the Blackwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princess Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Blackwell and the 61st highest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 159.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Princess Avenue, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-10-23 | £132,384 |
| 5 Princess Avenue, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-02-09 | £193,749 |
| 1 Princess Avenue, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-05-26 | £139,369 |
| 47 Princess Avenue, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,950 | 2022-10-18 | £155,865 |
| 45 Princess Avenue, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-01-14 | £166,231 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 4out of 4 | 3,799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe Junior School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 3out of 4 | 259 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brigg Infant School 39 South Street , South Normanton DE55 2DA | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Green Infant School New Street , South Normanton DE55 2BS | - not rated | 725 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John King Infant Academy Church Street West , NG16 6NB | 3out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstead Junior Academy Kirkstead Road , NG16 6NA | 1out of 4 | 1,953 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 | 625 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 2out of 4 | 3,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 4,306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tibshelf Community School Doe Hill Lane , Tibshelf DE55 5LZ | 3out of 4 | 4,602 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 5,056 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 | 4,173 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,320 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick School and Sports College Hayes Lane , Swanwick DE55 1AR | 4out of 4 | 5,079 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2EL | - not rated | 5,404 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Gent School | Mansfield Road, South Normanton | 381 yd | |
| Salvation Army Community Outreach Centre | 124A Market Street, South Normanton | 495 yd | |
| SNCIC | Post Mill Centre, Market Street | 495 yd | |
| Coffee \& Books | 123 Market Street, South Normanton | 560 yd | |
| Spice Village | 6 Market Place, South Normanton | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clock Inn | 107 Market Street, South Normanton | 518 yd | |
| Carnfield Club | Lees Lane, South Normanton | 603 yd | |
| The Market Tavern | 41 High Street, South Normanton | 669 yd | |
| The Villager | Main Street, South Normanton | 672 yd | |
| The Boundary Public House And Meridian Suite | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frying Squad | 130 The Common, South Normanton | 219 yd | |
| Snack Attack | 120 The Common, South Normanton | 219 yd | |
| Delhi Nights | 124 The Common, South Normanton | 219 yd | |
| Coco Sun Chinese Takeaway | 3 Lea Bank, Broadmeadows | 497 yd | |
| Anchor Fish And Kebab Shop | 41 Market Street, South Normanton | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Operative Food | The Co-operative, Market Place | 634 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Street Recreation Ground SOUTH STREET | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| Glebe Junior School HAMLET LANE | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| South Normanton Town Park Market Street | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Broadmeadows Recreation Ground LEA BANK | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Frederick Gent School MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 511 yd |
| Progression HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| South Normanton Athletic Fc (Mj Robinson Arena) Lees Lane | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Holiday Inn Leisure Club (M1 Junction 28) CARTER LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 971 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.