Rowan Drive is in Shirland, Alfreton and in North East Derbyshire district. DE55 6LY 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 Rowan Drive, Shirland, Alfreton, DE55 6LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE55 6LU, DE55 6LX, DE55 6AA, DE55 6AE, DE55 6AD, DE55 6AB, DE55 6AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE55 6LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.4% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.6% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 29.8% | 33.9% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 50.4% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 47.9% | 40.8% | -7.1% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 37.1% | 8.7% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 14.3% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 27.7% | 21% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 11.4% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 15.4% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.9% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 16.8% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 27.1% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.9% | 97.6% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 97.1% 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% | 97.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 97.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowan Drive was 56.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.1% higher than the Pilsley & Morton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rowan Drive has the 9th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Pilsley & Morton and the 163rd highest crime rate of 360 local areas in North East Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Rowan Drive, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-09-13 | £242,385 |
| 8 Rowan Drive, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-08-17 | £182,396 |
| 6 Rowan Drive, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2018-08-17 | £178,715 |
| 8 Rowan Drive, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2015-08-14 | £154,770 |
| 12 Rowan Drive, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2014-01-31 | £216,867 |
DE55 6LY 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton Nursery School Stanton Close , DE55 7SH | 4out of 4 | 3,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Revell Primary School Burnside Avenue , Shirland DE55 6AE | - not rated | 151 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirland Primary School Park Lane , Shirland DE55 6BH | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirland Primary School Park Lane , Shirland DE55 6BH | - not rated | 582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mickley Village Primary & Nursery School Milton Avenue , Stretton DE55 6GG | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mickley Village Primary and Nursery School Milton Avenue , Stretton DE55 6GG | 2out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton Grange Arts College Grange Street , DE55 7JA | - not rated | 3,828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 3out of 4 | 3,828 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tibshelf Community School Doe Hill Lane , Tibshelf DE55 5LZ | 3out of 4 | 4,710 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 | 3,407 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretton House School Highstair Lane , Stretton DE55 6FD | - not rated | 3,649 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipper Pupil Referral Unit Stretton House , Highstair Lane DE55 6FD | - not rated | 3,649 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingdom Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ | - not rated | 3,774 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | 77 Main Road, Shirland | 399 yd | |
| The Hay Hotel | 135 Main Road, Shirland | 704 yd | |
| Shirland Golf Course | Shirland Golf Club, Pit Lane | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shirland Golf Club PIT LANE | golf | 930 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.