Philipway, Somercotes, Alfreton, DE55 4JR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE55 4JR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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	55.1%	49.5%	-5.6%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	44.9%	50.5%	5.6%	49.0%	1.5%

Partnership Status

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	38.9%	40.8%	1.9%	37.9%	2.9%
Married: Opposite sex	38.5%	36.7%	-1.8%	44.2%	-7.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	1.3%	3.2%	1.9%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	9.6%	9.2%	-0.4%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	11.7%	9.2%	-2.5%	6.1%	3.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	40.2%	42.7%	2.5%	48.4%	-5.7%
Good health	33.3%	32.7%	-0.6%	33.6%	-0.9%
Fair health	17.4%	16.7%	-0.7%	12.7%	4.0%
Bad health	7.2%	6.3%	-0.9%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	1.9%	1.7%	-0.2%	1.2%	0.5%

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.

In the area around DE55 4JR this area, 38.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	51%	38.2%	-12.8%	18.2%	20.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.6%	11.4%	-3.2%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	7.5%	13.6%	6.1%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	5.5%	1.7%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	13.2%	1.1%	16.9%	-3.7%
Degree or Similar	7.9%	15.9%	8.0%	33.8%	-17.9%
Other	2.9%	2.3%	-0.6%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	1.6%	-0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	2%	2.0%	0.9%	1.1%
White	99.1%	94.1%	-5.0%	81.4%	12.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.7% 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	97.5%	94.7%	-2.8%	83.2%	11.5%
European Union	1.2%	3.3%	2.1%	6.1%	-2.8%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.5%	94.7%	-2.8%	83.2%	11.5%
10+ Years	0%	2.7%	2.7%	9.8%	-7.1%
5-10 Years	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	56.3%	76.7%	-20.4%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	2%	1.5%	0.5%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	38.7%	13.5%	25.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	57.7%	37.2%	20.5%
Christian	33.6%	46.2%	-12.6%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	8.1%	6.0%	2.1%

Safety

Is Philipway Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Philipway was 59.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.6% lower than the Alfreton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Philipway has the 13th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Alfreton and the 189th highest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£31,900

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in DE55 4JR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Philipway are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Amber Valley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Philipway, Somercotes, Alfreton, DE55 4JR

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE55 4JR

Average Price
£150,761

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£150,761

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Philipway

Average Price
£137,006

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£137,006

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on PhilipwayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Philipway, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£82,500	2011-02-18	£151,641
1 Philipway, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£69,300	2006-04-10	£122,371

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE55 4JR

Employment

DE55 4JR 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	71
Retired	45
Part-Time Employee	27
Looking after home or family	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Other	8
Self-Employed	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Human health and social work activities	13
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Construction	7
Transport and storage	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Education	4
Other	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	1
Real estate activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA	4out of 4	2,472 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Normanton Nursery School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB	4out of 4	3,392 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA	3out of 4	3,743 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ripley Nursery School Sandham Lane , DE5 3HE	3out of 4	5,137 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Somerlea Park Junior School Bank Street , Somercotes DE55 4JE	1out of 4	300 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School Nottingham Road , Somercotes DE55 4LY	1out of 4	427 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Riddings Infant and Nursery School West Street , Riddings DE55 4EW	3out of 4	1,010 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Riddings Junior School Church Street , Riddings DE55 4BW	3out of 4	1,092 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leys Junior School Flowery Leys Lane , DE55 7HA	3out of 4	2,102 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA	2out of 4	2,331 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE	2out of 4	2,424 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER	2out of 4	3,558 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW	3out of 4	4,278 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Ripley Academy Peasehill , DE5 3JQ	1out of 4	4,590 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,856 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Watchorn Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ	- not rated	2,622 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL	3out of 4	3,000 yd	Community special school	Yes	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
The Curry Lounge	Market Place Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire		364 yd
NHS Alfreton (Staff Canteen)	DHL/NHS Supply Chain West Way Cotes Park Industrial Estate Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire		917 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Old English Gentleman	365 Somercotes Hill Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire	107 yd
Devonshire Arms	241 Somercotes Hill Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire	253 yd
Amber Valley Rugby Club	Lower Somercotes Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire	593 yd
Somercotes Snooker Club	Leabrooks Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire	658 yd
Lux Beauty And Tanning	Sterling House 49 Main Road Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire	745 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Silver Star Chinese Takeaway	243 Somercotes Hill Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire	253 yd
Somercotes Fish Bar	128 Somercotes Hill Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire	263 yd
Mayflower	22-24 Birchwood Lane Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire	309 yd
Pizza Palace	187 Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire	502 yd
Classic Canton	98 Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire	543 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Central England Co-operative	Market Place Somercotes Hill Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire	364 yd
The Range	The Range Unit 3 Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire	365 yd
Iceland	Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire	800 yd
Central England Co-operative	1 Swanwick Road Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire	997 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Somerlea Park Junior School BANK STREET	grass pitches	458 yd
Somerlea Park Community Centre SHERWOOD STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	554 yd
Amber Valley Fitness Centre NOTTINGHAM ROAD	health and fitness suite	661 yd
Riddings Park Shaw Street	grass pitches	851 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%

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