Lilac Grove is in Broadmeadows, Alfreton and in Bolsover district. DE55 3NP is located in the South Normanton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolsover. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lilac Grove, Broadmeadows, Alfreton, DE55 3NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE55 2FP, DE55 3NH, DE55 3LT, DE55 3NF, DE55 2ES, DE55 2EN, DE55 3NQ, DE55 3NN, DE55 3NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE55 3NP 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 | 47.5% | 46.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 52.5% | 53.1% | 0.6% | 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 | 30.7% | 35.4% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 39.4% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 15.5% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 34.3% | 39.3% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 37% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 15.6% | -4.8% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 5.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 25.6% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 13.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 15.7% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 16.6% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 19.7% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0.9% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 97.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 93.6% | 92.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 92.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.4% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lilac Grove was 40.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% lower than the Blackwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lilac Grove has the 7th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Blackwell and the 71st lowest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Lilac Grove, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2024-04-26 | £236,255 |
| 3 Lilac Grove, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2023-06-16 | £145,764 |
| 38 Lilac Grove, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-04-28 | £278,626 |
| 17 Lilac Grove, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-01-08 | £139,342 |
| 38 Lilac Grove, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £164,950 | 2018-09-28 | £247,086 |
DE55 3NP 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 2,169 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 4out of 4 | 3,308 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 | 443 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brigg Infant School 39 South Street , South Normanton DE55 2DA | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Green Infant School New Street , South Normanton DE55 2BS | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John King Infant Academy Church Street West , NG16 6NB | 3out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstead Junior Academy Kirkstead Road , NG16 6NA | 1out of 4 | 2,078 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 | 954 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 2out of 4 | 2,983 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 4,258 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tibshelf Community School Doe Hill Lane , Tibshelf DE55 5LZ | 3out of 4 | 4,880 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | 2out of 4 | 5,005 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 | 3,678 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 3,847 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick School and Sports College Hayes Lane , Swanwick DE55 1AR | 4out of 4 | 4,534 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Community Outreach Centre | 124A Market Street, South Normanton | 655 yd | |
| SNCIC | Post Mill Centre, Market Street | 655 yd | |
| Coffee \& Books | 123 Market Street, South Normanton | 742 yd | |
| Frederick Gent School | Mansfield Road, South Normanton | 753 yd | |
| Spice Village | 6 Market Place, South Normanton | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boundary Public House And Meridian Suite | 421 yd | ||
| The Clock Inn | 107 Market Street, South Normanton | 620 yd | |
| The Hawthorns | Alfreton Road, South Normanton | 657 yd | |
| Carnfield Club | Lees Lane, South Normanton | 665 yd | |
| The Market Tavern | 41 High Street, South Normanton | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Land | 10 Alfreton Road, South Normanton | 230 yd | |
| Coco Sun Chinese Takeaway | 3 Lea Bank, Broadmeadows | 266 yd | |
| Anchor Fish And Kebab Shop | 41 Market Street, South Normanton | 319 yd | |
| Istanbul BBQ | 53 Market Street, South Normanton | 319 yd | |
| Suprema Pizzeria | 51 Market Street, South Normanton | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Operative Food | The Co-operative, Market Place | 842 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadmeadows Recreation Ground LEA BANK | grass pitches | 246 yd |
| Glebe Junior School HAMLET LANE | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| South Normanton Town Park Market Street | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Frederick Gent School MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 844 yd |
| South Street Recreation Ground SOUTH STREET | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| South Normanton Athletic Fc (Mj Robinson Arena) Lees Lane | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Progression HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 902 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 | 204.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.