Slade Close is in Broadmeadows, Alfreton and in Bolsover district. DE55 3AL is located in the South Normanton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolsover. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Slade Close, Broadmeadows, Alfreton, DE55 3AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE55 3AJ, DE55 3AA, DE55 3LA, DE55 3AD, DE55 3AG, DE55 3BD, DE55 3NX, DE55 3BE, DE55 3BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE55 3AL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 46.5% | 47.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 53.5% | 52.5% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 3AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% 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 | 30.3% | 32.7% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.9% | 51.1% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 46.7% | 48.3% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 36.2% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.1% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 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 | 14.6% | 14.8% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 11.8% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 15.5% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 22.9% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 25.3% | -4.4% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.4% | 97.2% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 96.5% | 93.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 93.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Slade Close was 36.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.2% lower than the Pinxton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Slade Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Pinxton and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Slade Close, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2023-04-20 | £103,592 |
| 2 Slade Close, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,950 | 2022-08-26 | £268,539 |
| 3 Slade Close, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-04-22 | £204,601 |
| 21 Slade Close, Alfreton, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-12-10 | £90,858 |
| 3 Slade Close, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,495 | 2019-04-23 | £198,381 |
DE55 3AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 204 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 60 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Education | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 4out of 4 | 3,960 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 | 878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brigg Infant School 39 South Street , South Normanton DE55 2DA | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John King Infant Academy Church Street West , NG16 6NB | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstead Junior Academy Kirkstead Road , NG16 6NA | 1out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Green Infant School New Street , South Normanton DE55 2BS | - not rated | 1,421 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 | 398 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 3,616 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 2out of 4 | 3,639 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 4,927 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tibshelf Community School Doe Hill Lane , Tibshelf DE55 5LZ | 3out of 4 | 5,284 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,321 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,522 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick School and Sports College Hayes Lane , Swanwick DE55 1AR | 4out of 4 | 4,901 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollyteach Limited The Gables Farm (Bleak Hall) , Off Beauvale Roade NG17 9FW | - not rated | 5,302 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 | 430 yd | |
| Whitbread Plc | Touchbase The Castlewood, Carter Lane East | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boundary Public House And Meridian Suite | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco Sun Chinese Takeaway | 3 Lea Bank, Broadmeadows | 495 yd | |
| The Frying Squad | 130 The Common, South Normanton | 514 yd | |
| Snack Attack | 120 The Common, South Normanton | 514 yd | |
| Delhi Nights | 124 The Common, South Normanton | 514 yd | |
| Pizza Land | 10 Alfreton Road, South Normanton | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick Gent School MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 375 yd |
| Broadmeadows Recreation Ground LEA BANK | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Pinxton Tops Football Pitch CHURCH STREET WEST | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| South Street Recreation Ground SOUTH STREET | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Glebe Junior School HAMLET LANE | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Holiday Inn Leisure Club (M1 Junction 28) CARTER LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,014 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 | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| 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 | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.