Ashfield Avenue is in Somercotes, Alfreton and in Amber Valley district. DE55 4QR is located in the Somercotes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Amber Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashfield Avenue, Somercotes, Alfreton, DE55 4QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE55 4LW, DE55 4TB, DE55 4JF, DE55 4LX, DE55 4QQ, DE55 4HH, DE55 4LT, DE55 4NA, DE55 4ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE55 4QR 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 | 51% | 46.9% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 49% | 53.1% | 4.1% | 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 | 36.7% | 37.3% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 28.1% | -19.2% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 5.9% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 24.3% | 15.6% | 9.1% | 15.2% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 40.1% | 36.8% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 38.2% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 17.1% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 4QR this area, 29.6% 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 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.2% | 29.6% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 10.8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 21% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 8.6% | -5.6% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 15.1% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 99.6% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 94.8% | 94.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 94.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.1% | 76.7% | -20.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 38.2% | 13.5% | 24.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.8% | 37.2% | 21.6% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashfield Avenue was 572.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 330.3% higher than the Alfreton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Ashfield Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Alfreton and the 6th highest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit C Ashfield Avenue, Alfreton, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £784,838 | 2018-02-13 | £1,000,343 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 4out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Normanton Nursery School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 4out of 4 | 3,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 3,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley Nursery School Sandham Lane , DE5 3HE | 3out of 4 | 5,382 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somercotes Infant and Nursery School Nottingham Road , Somercotes DE55 4LY | 1out of 4 | 332 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerlea Park Junior School Bank Street , Somercotes DE55 4JE | 1out of 4 | 604 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leys Junior School Flowery Leys Lane , DE55 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddings Infant and Nursery School West Street , Riddings DE55 4EW | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddings Junior School Church Street , Riddings DE55 4BW | 3out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 2out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | 2out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER | 2out of 4 | 3,407 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 4,668 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ripley Academy Peasehill , DE5 3JQ | 1out of 4 | 4,977 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 | 1,878 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watchorn Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ | - not rated | 2,089 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 2,455 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHS Alfreton (Staff Canteen) | DHL/NHS Supply Chain West Way Cotes Park Industrial Estate Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 360 yd | |
| The Curry Lounge | Market Place Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 504 yd | |
| Amber Valley Fitness Centre | Unit 1 First Floor Rear 157 Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 610 yd | |
| KFC | Hockley Way Alfreton Derbyshire | 610 yd | |
| Griffith Foods | Griffiths Laboratories Staff Canteen Cotes Park Lane Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Arms | 241 Somercotes Hill Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 475 yd | |
| Somercotes Snooker Club | Leabrooks Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 606 yd | |
| The Cotes Park Inn | Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 610 yd | |
| Old English Gentleman | 365 Somercotes Hill Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 683 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 73 Sleetmoor Lane Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Palace | 187 Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 322 yd | |
| Classic Canton | 98 Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 347 yd | |
| Mayflower | 22-24 Birchwood Lane Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 353 yd | |
| Silver Star Chinese Takeaway | 243 Somercotes Hill Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 475 yd | |
| Somercotes Fish Bar | 128 Somercotes Hill Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 404 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | Market Place Somercotes Hill Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 504 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 599 yd | |
| The Range | The Range Unit 3 Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amber Valley Fitness Centre NOTTINGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 313 yd |
| Somerlea Park Junior School BANK STREET | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Somerlea Park Community Centre SHERWOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 721 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.