The Chine is in Broadmeadows, Alfreton and in Bolsover district. DE55 3AN is located in the South Normanton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolsover. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Chine, Broadmeadows, Alfreton, DE55 3AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE55 3BG, DE55 3BE, DE55 3BW, DE55 3BA, DE55 3BP, DE55 3BB, DE55 3BD, DE55 3LX, DE55 3PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE55 3AN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 47.4% | 47.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 52.6% | 52.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 3AN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% 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 | 23.2% | 29.5% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 56.8% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 53.3% | 52.2% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 34.1% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 9% | 11.9% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 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 | 13.4% | 10.3% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 11.3% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 17.1% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 20% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 29.7% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.1% | 95.4% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 97.1% | 94.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 94% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 5.4% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Chine was 23.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% lower than the Pinxton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Chine has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Pinxton and the 29th lowest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 The Chine, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-03-05 | £405,061 |
| 3 The Chine, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-01-20 | £371,280 |
| 5 The Chine, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,500 | 2022-03-08 | £330,600 |
| 66 The Chine, Alfreton, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2020-12-11 | £133,289 |
| 66 The Chine, Alfreton, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2018-11-09 | £146,051 |
DE55 3AN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 4out of 4 | 3,810 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 | 1,093 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brigg Infant School 39 South Street , South Normanton DE55 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstead Junior Academy Kirkstead Road , NG16 6NA | 1out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John King Infant Academy Church Street West , NG16 6NB | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwood Infant Academy Wharf Road , NG16 6PA | 4out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 736 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 3,428 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 2out of 4 | 3,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | 2out of 4 | 5,136 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 5,154 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 | 4,161 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,385 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick School and Sports College Hayes Lane , Swanwick DE55 1AR | 4out of 4 | 4,614 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollyteach Limited The Gables Farm (Bleak Hall) , Off Beauvale Roade NG17 9FW | - not rated | 5,301 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 | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boundary Public House And Meridian Suite | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco Sun Chinese Takeaway | 3 Lea Bank, Broadmeadows | 593 yd | |
| The Frying Squad | 130 The Common, South Normanton | 756 yd | |
| Snack Attack | 120 The Common, South Normanton | 756 yd | |
| Delhi Nights | 124 The Common, South Normanton | 756 yd | |
| Pizza Land | 10 Alfreton Road, South Normanton | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadmeadows Recreation Ground LEA BANK | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Frederick Gent School MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 721 yd |
| Pinxton Tops Football Pitch CHURCH STREET WEST | grass pitches | 878 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 327.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.