New Street is in Somercotes, Alfreton and in Amber Valley district. DE55 4HW is located in the Somercotes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Amber Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Street, Somercotes, Alfreton, DE55 4HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE55 4JE, DE55 4HU, DE55 4HT, DE55 4HX, DE55 4HN, DE55 4HY, DE55 4JU, DE55 4HP, DE55 4DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE55 4HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49% | 49.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 4HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 46.3% | 45.6% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 35.9% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 53.3% | 48.3% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 36% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 9.8% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 20.5% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 13.1% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 16.9% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 22.8% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 19% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.9% | 98.3% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 97.9% | 96.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.5% | 37.2% | 26.3% |
| Christian | 30.1% | 46.2% | -16.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Street was 99.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.3% higher than the Ironville & Riddings average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Ironville & Riddings and the 98th highest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 New Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2024-04-17 | £164,803 |
| 10 New Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,950 | 2013-11-29 | £104,387 |
| 8 New Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £42,500 | 2005-08-04 | £78,317 |
| 11 New Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £36,000 | 2002-11-08 | £106,368 |
| 9 New Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £6,000 | 1996-08-16 | £33,465 |
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 70 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 4out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Normanton Nursery School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 4out of 4 | 3,568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 4,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley Nursery School Sandham Lane , DE5 3HE | 3out of 4 | 4,929 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerlea Park Junior School Bank Street , Somercotes DE55 4JE | 1out of 4 | 45 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somercotes Infant and Nursery School Nottingham Road , Somercotes DE55 4LY | 1out of 4 | 251 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddings Infant and Nursery School West Street , Riddings DE55 4EW | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddings Junior School Church Street , Riddings DE55 4BW | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leys Junior School Flowery Leys Lane , DE55 7HA | 3out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 2out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER | 2out of 4 | 3,781 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ripley Academy Peasehill , DE5 3JQ | 1out of 4 | 4,450 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 4,563 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,575 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watchorn Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ | - not rated | 2,413 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 2,797 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Curry Lounge | Market Place Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 92 yd | |
| NHS Alfreton (Staff Canteen) | DHL/NHS Supply Chain West Way Cotes Park Industrial Estate Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 778 yd | |
| Amber Valley Fitness Centre | Unit 1 First Floor Rear 157 Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 1,010 yd | |
| KFC | Hockley Way Alfreton Derbyshire | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Arms | 241 Somercotes Hill Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 98 yd | |
| Old English Gentleman | 365 Somercotes Hill Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 272 yd | |
| Somercotes Snooker Club | Leabrooks Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 372 yd | |
| Lux Beauty And Tanning | Sterling House 49 Main Road Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire | 466 yd | |
| Three Horse Shoes | 68 Main Road Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somercotes Fish Bar | 128 Somercotes Hill Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 54 yd | |
| Silver Star Chinese Takeaway | 243 Somercotes Hill Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 98 yd | |
| Mayflower | 22-24 Birchwood Lane Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 212 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 187 Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 310 yd | |
| Classic Canton | 98 Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | Market Place Somercotes Hill Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 93 yd | |
| The Range | The Range Unit 3 Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 387 yd | |
| Iceland | Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 595 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | 1 Swanwick Road Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire | 726 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Somerlea Park Junior School BANK STREET | grass pitches | 164 yd |
| Somerlea Park Community Centre SHERWOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 269 yd |
| Amber Valley Fitness Centre NOTTINGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 471 yd |
| Riddings Park Shaw Street | grass pitches | 757 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.