Milton Avenue is in Stretton, Alfreton and in North East Derbyshire district. DE55 6GG is located in the Shirland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolsover. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Milton Avenue, Stretton, Alfreton, DE55 6GG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE55 6GF, DE55 6GQ, DE55 6GN, DE55 6GP, DE55 6GB, DE55 6FY, DE55 6GJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE55 6GG 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 | 54.6% | 50.8% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 45.4% | 49.2% | 3.8% | 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 6GG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 40.6% | 47.8% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 38.8% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 7.8% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 3.5% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 38.6% | 39.6% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 33.1% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 17.4% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 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.
In the area around DE55 6GG this area, 36.6% 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 9.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41% | 36.6% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 18.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.9% | 16% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 16% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.8% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 14.4% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 9.3% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -24.5% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.3% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 99.4% | 95% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 95.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.5% | 76.7% | -22.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 42.1% | 13.5% | 28.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.9% | 37.2% | 25.7% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milton Avenue was 51.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.3% higher than the Pilsley & Morton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Milton Avenue has the 13th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Pilsley & Morton and the 173rd highest crime rate of 363 local areas in North East Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% 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 Milton Avenue, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-05-26 | £167,746 |
| 14 Milton Avenue, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2021-05-21 | £148,354 |
| 27 Milton Avenue, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2016-03-24 | £118,856 |
| 20 Milton Avenue, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2016-01-29 | £133,402 |
| 14 Milton Avenue, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2015-10-02 | £116,925 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 5,416 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickley Infant School Milton Avenue , Stretton DE55 6GG | 3out of 4 | 164 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirland Primary School Park Lane , Shirland DE55 6BH | 3out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School High Street , Stonebroom DE55 6JY | 3out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morton Primary School Main Road , Morton DE55 6HH | 3out of 4 | 2,250 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School Beresford Lane , Woolley Moor DE55 6FH | 3out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 4,792 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 5,067 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watchorn Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ | - not rated | 5,436 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound | Main Road, Higham | 556 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% |
| Median download speed | 68 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.