Chestnut Drive is in Broadmeadows, Alfreton and in Bolsover district. DE55 3AH is located in the South Normanton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolsover. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chestnut Drive, Broadmeadows, Alfreton, DE55 3AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE55 3BJ, DE55 3NX, DE55 3AE, DE55 3AG, DE55 3BH, DE55 3AP, DE55 3AR, DE55 2EP, DE55 3LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE55 3AH 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 | 48.7% | 46.9% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 51.3% | 53.1% | 1.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.7% | 29.3% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 47% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 16% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 42.8% | 41.1% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 34.9% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 14.4% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 9.6% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 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 | 14.4% | 13.8% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11.6% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 13.3% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 23.2% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 32% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 7.4% | 1.7% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97% | 92.8% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 94.1% | 90.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 90.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut Drive was 94.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.1% higher than the Pinxton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chestnut Drive has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Pinxton and the 78th highest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Chestnut Drive, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-11-04 | £331,403 |
| 15 Chestnut Drive, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2012-12-14 | £325,363 |
| 1 Chestnut Drive, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2010-10-08 | £304,826 |
| 1 Chestnut Drive, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2009-10-09 | £293,187 |
| 1 Chestnut Drive, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2005-09-30 | £308,527 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| 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 | 536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 4out of 4 | 3,778 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 | 595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brigg Infant School 39 South Street , South Normanton DE55 2DA | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Green Infant School New Street , South Normanton DE55 2BS | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John King Infant Academy Church Street West , NG16 6NB | 3out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstead Junior Academy Kirkstead Road , NG16 6NA | 1out of 4 | 1,613 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 | 473 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 2out of 4 | 3,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 3,897 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tibshelf Community School Doe Hill Lane , Tibshelf DE55 5LZ | 3out of 4 | 5,044 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 5,074 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 | 4,145 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,328 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick School and Sports College Hayes Lane , Swanwick DE55 1AR | 4out of 4 | 4,852 yd | Community 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 | 336 yd | |
| Salvation Army Community Outreach Centre | 124A Market Street, South Normanton | 876 yd | |
| SNCIC | Post Mill Centre, Market Street | 876 yd | |
| Coffee \& Books | 123 Market Street, South Normanton | 955 yd | |
| Spice Village | 6 Market Place, South Normanton | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boundary Public House And Meridian Suite | 431 yd | ||
| The Clock Inn | 107 Market Street, South Normanton | 876 yd | |
| Carnfield Club | Lees Lane, South Normanton | 953 yd | |
| The Market Tavern | 41 High Street, South Normanton | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frying Squad | 130 The Common, South Normanton | 236 yd | |
| Snack Attack | 120 The Common, South Normanton | 236 yd | |
| Delhi Nights | 124 The Common, South Normanton | 236 yd | |
| Coco Sun Chinese Takeaway | 3 Lea Bank, Broadmeadows | 256 yd | |
| Anchor Fish And Kebab Shop | 41 Market Street, South Normanton | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Operative Food | The Co-operative, Market Place | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadmeadows Recreation Ground LEA BANK | grass pitches | 260 yd |
| Frederick Gent School MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 379 yd |
| Glebe Junior School HAMLET LANE | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| South Street Recreation Ground SOUTH STREET | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| South Normanton Town Park Market Street | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Holiday Inn Leisure Club (M1 Junction 28) CARTER LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,047 yd |
| Progression HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,085 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 | 85.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.