Willow Close is in Broadmeadows, Alfreton and in Bolsover district. DE55 3AP 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 Willow Close, Broadmeadows, Alfreton, DE55 3AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE55 3BH, DE55 3AR, DE55 3BJ, DE55 2ER, DE55 3AH, DE55 3AG, DE55 3AE, DE55 2EP, DE55 2HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE55 3AP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 54% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 46.9% | 46% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 23.3% | 32.2% | 8.9% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 44.1% | -12.4% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8% | 11.5% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 8.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 32.6% | 39.1% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 35.7% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 19.7% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 3.2% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 26.9% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 13.3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 13.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.1% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 21.3% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.4% | 95.1% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 96.4% | 94.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 94.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Close was 72.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.8% lower than the Pinxton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Pinxton and the 112th highest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Willow Close, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-08-19 | £380,020 |
| 9 Willow Close, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-07-24 | £408,571 |
| 9 Willow Close, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £209,950 | 2014-05-02 | £395,285 |
| 7 Willow Close, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2002-04-12 | £382,966 |
| 7 Willow Close, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £68,000 | 1998-12-18 | £317,333 |
DE55 3AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 513 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 4out of 4 | 3,928 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 | 583 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brigg Infant School 39 South Street , South Normanton DE55 2DA | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Green Infant School New Street , South Normanton DE55 2BS | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John King Infant Academy Church Street West , NG16 6NB | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstead Junior Academy Kirkstead Road , NG16 6NA | 1out of 4 | 1,596 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 | 331 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 2out of 4 | 3,604 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 3,941 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 4,917 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tibshelf Community School Doe Hill Lane , Tibshelf DE55 5LZ | 3out of 4 | 4,942 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 | 4,297 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,471 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick School and Sports College Hayes Lane , Swanwick DE55 1AR | 4out of 4 | 5,035 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2EL | - not rated | 5,383 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 | 151 yd | |
| Salvation Army Community Outreach Centre | 124A Market Street, South Normanton | 850 yd | |
| SNCIC | Post Mill Centre, Market Street | 850 yd | |
| Whitbread Plc | Touchbase The Castlewood, Carter Lane East | 870 yd | |
| Coffee \& Books | 123 Market Street, South Normanton | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boundary Public House And Meridian Suite | 616 yd | ||
| The Clock Inn | 107 Market Street, South Normanton | 864 yd | |
| Carnfield Club | Lees Lane, South Normanton | 947 yd | |
| The Villager | Main Street, South Normanton | 979 yd | |
| The Market Tavern | 41 High Street, South Normanton | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frying Squad | 130 The Common, South Normanton | 235 yd | |
| Snack Attack | 120 The Common, South Normanton | 235 yd | |
| Delhi Nights | 124 The Common, South Normanton | 235 yd | |
| Coco Sun Chinese Takeaway | 3 Lea Bank, Broadmeadows | 415 yd | |
| Anchor Fish And Kebab Shop | 41 Market Street, South Normanton | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Operative Food | The Co-operative, Market Place | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick Gent School MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 220 yd |
| Broadmeadows Recreation Ground LEA BANK | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| South Street Recreation Ground SOUTH STREET | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Glebe Junior School HAMLET LANE | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| South Normanton Town Park Market Street | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Holiday Inn Leisure Club (M1 Junction 28) CARTER LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 869 yd |
| Progression HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,031 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 | 112.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.