Bullock Lane is in Riddings, Alfreton and in Amber Valley district. DE55 4BP is located in the Ironville & Riddings electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Amber Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bullock Lane, Riddings, Alfreton, DE55 4BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE55 4BN, DE55 4DH, DE55 4DG, DE55 4BQ, DE55 4BS, DE55 4BX, DE55 4BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE55 4BP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 49.5% | 47.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 52.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DE55 4BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.1% | 50.8% | 13.7% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 30.7% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 16.6% | 14.6% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 43% | 46.3% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 33% | 30.8% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 18.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 32.8% | 19.8% | -13.0% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 12.1% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 13.6% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 21.4% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 26.5% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99% | 97.5% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 98.7% 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% | 98.7% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 98.7% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 27.8% | 13.5% | 14.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bullock Lane was 239.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.8% higher than the Alfreton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bullock Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Alfreton and the 26th highest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 135.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bullock Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-06-11 | £97,670 |
| Cressington House Bullock Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2019-11-27 | £592,308 |
| Grassendale House Bullock Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-04-18 | £552,632 |
| 2 Bullock Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2017-12-20 | £78,258 |
| Ashbank Bullock Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2005-08-26 | £732,558 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 4out of 4 | 3,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 4,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Normanton Nursery School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 4out of 4 | 4,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley Nursery School Sandham Lane , DE5 3HE | 3out of 4 | 4,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riddings Junior School Church Street , Riddings DE55 4BW | 3out of 4 | 302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddings Infant and Nursery School West Street , Riddings DE55 4EW | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ironville and Codnor Primary School Victoria Street , NG16 5NB | 1out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerlea Park Junior School Bank Street , Somercotes DE55 4JE | 1out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somercotes Infant and Nursery School Nottingham Road , Somercotes DE55 4LY | 1out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | 2out of 4 | 2,716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 2out of 4 | 3,620 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ripley Academy Peasehill , DE5 3JQ | 1out of 4 | 3,646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 3,930 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER | 2out of 4 | 4,443 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanwick School and Sports College Hayes Lane , Swanwick DE55 1AR | 4out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watchorn Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ | - not rated | 3,786 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,174 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| With Love From Derbyshire | 31 George Street Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Stars | 26 Church Street Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire | 269 yd | |
| Moulders Arms | 53 Church Street Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire | 269 yd | |
| Queens Head | High Street Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire | 350 yd | |
| Riddings Cricket Club | Riddings Cricket Club Social Club West Street Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire | 733 yd | |
| Greenhill Tavern | Greenhill Lane Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foo Lin Chinese | 27B Greenhill Lane Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire | 780 yd | |
| Ironville Post Office | 1 Market Street Ironville Alfreton Derbyshire | 938 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 9 Greenhill Lane Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Range | The Range Unit 3 Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riddings Park Shaw Street | grass pitches | 864 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 | 90.0% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 10.0% |
| Median download speed | 32.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.69 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.