Hollyhurst Court is in Riddings, Alfreton and in Amber Valley district. DE55 4BZ is located in the Ironville & Riddings electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Amber Valley. This postcode has been in use since 2006-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hollyhurst Court, Riddings, Alfreton, DE55 4BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE55 4BZ 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 4BZ, 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 Hollyhurst Court was 226.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.6% higher than the Alfreton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hollyhurst Court has the 6th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Alfreton and the 26th highest crime rate of 386 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Hollyhurst Court, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-06-07 | £258,539 |
| 8 Hollyhurst Court, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £279,000 | 2024-05-29 | £299,301 |
| 1 Hollyhurst Court, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-10-31 | £341,662 |
| 5 Hollyhurst Court, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £238,950 | 2022-03-04 | £262,074 |
| 7 Hollyhurst Court, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-12-03 | £320,678 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 3,589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Nursery School Stanton Close , DE55 7SH | 4out of 4 | 4,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Normanton Nursery School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 3out of 4 | 4,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley Nursery School Sandham Lane , DE5 3HE | 3out of 4 | 5,210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School Victoria Street , NG16 5NB | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School Victoria Street , NG16 5NB | - not rated | 809 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddings Junior School Church Street , Riddings DE55 4BW | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddings Junior School Church Street , Riddings DE55 4BW | - not rated | 926 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddings Infant and Nursery School West Street , Riddings DE55 4EW | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | - not rated | 3,184 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 3,184 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | - not rated | 3,410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | 3out of 4 | 3,410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Grange Arts College Grange Street , DE55 7JA | - not rated | 3,911 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,853 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingdom Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ | - not rated | 4,189 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,572 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Stars | 26 Church Street Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire | 606 yd | |
| Moulders Arms | 53 Church Street Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire | 606 yd | |
| Anvil Club | Anvil Club Casson Street Ironville Derbyshire | 847 yd | |
| Amber Valley Rugby Club | Lower Somercotes Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 897 yd | |
| Queens Head | High Street Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indore Indian Cusin | 94 Main Road Pye Bridge Alfreton Derbyshire | 623 yd | |
| Ironville Post Office | 1 Market Street Ironville Alfreton Derbyshire | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ironville Recreation Ground VICTORIA CRESCENT | grass pitches | 849 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 42.9% |
| Median download speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 22.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 22.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.25 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.