Oak Meadows, Broadmeadows, Alfreton, DE55 3AZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE55 3AZ 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	55%	50%	-5.0%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	45%	50%	5.0%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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 3AZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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	19.8%	29.8%	10.0%	37.9%	-8.1%
Married: Opposite sex	68.6%	57%	-11.6%	44.2%	12.8%
Separated	0.8%	5.3%	4.5%	2.2%	3.1%
Divorced	9.9%	7%	-2.9%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	6.1%	-5.2%

Health

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 (87.3%) 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	62.7%	56.4%	-6.3%	48.4%	8.0%
Good health	30.8%	30.9%	0.1%	33.6%	-2.7%
Fair health	4.7%	12.1%	7.4%	12.7%	-0.6%
Bad health	1.8%	0.7%	-1.1%	4.0%	-3.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	7.4%	10.6%	3.2%	18.2%	-7.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	23.1%	13.3%	-9.8%	9.6%	3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.7%	18.6%	-2.1%	13.4%	5.2%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	2.7%	-0.6%	5.3%	-2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	20.7%	28.3%	7.6%	16.9%	11.4%
Degree or Similar	23.1%	26.5%	3.4%	33.8%	-7.3%
Other	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.6%	2.7%	2.1%	1.6%	1.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97%	96.6%	-0.4%	81.4%	15.2%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.2% 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	97.6%	93.2%	-4.4%	83.2%	10.0%
European Union	0.6%	2.7%	2.1%	6.1%	-3.4%
Africa	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	2%	1.4%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	93.2%	-3.8%	83.2%	10.0%
10+ Years	0%	5.4%	5.4%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.5%	76.7%	9.8%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
No passport held	12.2%	13.5%	-1.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.5%	37.2%	-0.7%
Christian	58.8%	46.2%	12.6%
Other religion	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Oak Meadows Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Meadows was 6.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.2% lower than the Pinxton average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.

Oak Meadows has the lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Pinxton and the lowest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in DE55 3AZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Oak Meadows are based on 29 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bolsover.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Oak Meadows, Broadmeadows, Alfreton, DE55 3AZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE55 3AZ

Average Price
£351,567

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£351,567

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oak Meadows

Average Price
£377,575

Semi-Detached
£332,754

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£380,895

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oak MeadowsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Oak Meadows, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2025-02-14	£364,342
6 Oak Meadows, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£274,500	2022-09-12	£303,088
8 Oak Meadows, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£292,000	2022-02-16	£353,900
5 Oak Meadows, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2021-09-30	£400,113
9 Oak Meadows, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£269,950	2021-08-27	£339,224

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE55 3AZ

Employment

DE55 3AZ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	53
Part-Time Employee	26
Retired	15
Self-Employed	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Other	1
Student (economically inactive)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Manufacturing	15
Education	13
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	7
Construction	7
Information and communication	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Real estate activities	5
Human health and social work activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	1,059 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA	3out of 4	1,149 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA	4out of 4	4,199 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
John King Infant Academy Church Street West , NG16 6NB	3out of 4	997 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kirkstead Junior Academy Kirkstead Road , NG16 6NA	1out of 4	1,060 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Brigg Infant School 39 South Street , South Normanton DE55 2DA	3out of 4	1,102 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Glebe Junior School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB	3out of 4	1,126 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Longwood Infant Academy Wharf Road , NG16 6PA	4out of 4	1,381 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER	2out of 4	421 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW	3out of 4	3,393 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA	2out of 4	3,879 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP	3out of 4	4,726 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tibshelf Community School Doe Hill Lane , Tibshelf DE55 5LZ	3out of 4	5,455 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Watchorn Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ	- not rated	4,556 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL	3out of 4	4,766 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pollyteach Limited The Gables Farm (Bleak Hall) , Off Beauvale Roade NG17 9FW	- not rated	5,029 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Swanwick School and Sports College Hayes Lane , Swanwick DE55 1AR	4out of 4	5,047 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westbourne School Huthwaite School , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2EL	- not rated	5,371 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Frederick Gent School	Mansfield Road, South Normanton		580 yd
Whitbread Plc	Touchbase The Castlewood, Carter Lane East		968 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Boundary Public House And Meridian Suite			774 yd
The Hop	21A Wilson Street, Pinxton		1,087 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Frying Squad	130 The Common, South Normanton	762 yd
Snack Attack	120 The Common, South Normanton	762 yd
Delhi Nights	124 The Common, South Normanton	762 yd
Coco Sun Chinese Takeaway	3 Lea Bank, Broadmeadows	767 yd
Blue Pearl Fishbar	65 Victoria Road, Pinxton	1,024 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Frederick Gent School MANSFIELD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	473 yd
Pinxton Tops Football Pitch CHURCH STREET WEST	grass pitches	682 yd
Broadmeadows Recreation Ground LEA BANK	grass pitches	788 yd
Kirkstead Junior Academy KIRKSTEAD ROAD	grass pitches	952 yd
Holiday Inn Leisure Club (M1 Junction 28) CARTER LANE EAST	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	965 yd
Pinxton Miners Welfare Sports Ground Wharf Road	grass pitches	1,028 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	49 Mbit/s
Average download speed	43.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	56.52 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	56.52 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.98 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.