Meadow Close is in Tibshelf, Alfreton and in Bolsover district. DE55 5NB is located in the Tibshelf electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolsover. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadow Close, Tibshelf, Alfreton, DE55 5NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE55 5NF, DE55 5LJ, DE55 5LG, DE55 5JA, DE55 5LF, DE55 5LH, DE55 5QL, DE55 5QQ, DE55 5NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE55 5NB 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 | 50.8% | 50.8% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.2% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.4% | 36.6% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 41.9% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 11.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5.1% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 50.8% | 48.7% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 34.2% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 11.1% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 24.8% | 16.8% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 8.3% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 17.7% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 22.3% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 26.7% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.8% | 95.7% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 97.6% | 95.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 95.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Close was 156.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 106.0% higher than the Ault Hucknall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Meadow Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Ault Hucknall and the 36th highest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Meadow Close, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-09-23 | £137,905 |
| 10A Meadow Close, Alfreton, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-02-09 | £103,976 |
| 10A Meadow Close, Alfreton, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £50,839 | 2021-03-30 | £58,309 |
| 14 Meadow Close, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2011-08-19 | £211,346 |
| 14 Meadow Close, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 1998-09-29 | £215,490 |
DE55 5NB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 216 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tibshelf Infant School 144 High Street , Tibshelf DE55 5PP | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Town End Junior School Alfreton Road , Tibshelf DE55 5PB | 3out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Primary School Hall Lane , Newton DE55 5TL | 3out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilsley Primary School Station Road , Pilsley S45 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodland View Primary School Barker Street , Huthwaite NG17 2LH | 2out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tibshelf Community School Doe Hill Lane , Tibshelf DE55 5LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | 3out of 4 | 5,193 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2EL | - not rated | 5,264 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ty's Snack Shack | Southlands, Saw Pit Lane | 415 yd | |
| Vintage Coffee Shop | 111 - 113 High Street, Tibshelf | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tibshelf Playgroup | 110 High Street, Tibshelf | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Gurkha Village | White Hart Inn, Mansfield Road | 79 yd | |
| Taste Of Bombay | 143 High Street, Tibshelf | 659 yd | |
| New Crystal House | 131 High Street, Tibshelf | 659 yd | |
| Tibshelf Fish Bar | 141 High Street, Tibshelf | 659 yd | |
| Tibshelf Kebab House | 123 - 125 High Street, Tibshelf | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 24 High Street, Tibshelf | 659 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tibshelf Community School & Specialist Sports College (Closed) High Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Exercise 4 All (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Tibshelf Community Sports Field HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 763 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.