Watchorn Cottages, Alfreton, DE55 7AX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE55 7AX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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	46.9%	49.2%	2.3%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	53.1%	50.8%	-2.3%	49.0%	1.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DE55 7AX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	30.8%	23%	-7.8%	37.9%	-14.9%
Married: Opposite sex	50.7%	59.6%	8.9%	44.2%	15.4%
Separated	1.4%	1.7%	0.3%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	7.6%	7.8%	0.2%	9.1%	-1.3%
Widowed	9.4%	7.8%	-1.6%	6.1%	1.7%

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	43.7%	46.6%	2.9%	48.4%	-1.8%
Good health	33.8%	34.6%	0.8%	33.6%	1.0%
Fair health	16.7%	12.8%	-3.9%	12.7%	0.1%
Bad health	5.1%	5.6%	0.5%	4.0%	1.6%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.4%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25%	21.3%	-3.7%	18.2%	3.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.3%	12.2%	-4.1%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	13%	-2.6%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	7.4%	3.8%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	17.4%	4.0%	16.9%	0.5%
Degree or Similar	22.8%	26.1%	3.3%	33.8%	-7.7%
Other	3.3%	2.6%	-0.7%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.4%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.4%	98.5%	1.1%	81.4%	17.1%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.5% 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	96.1%	95.5%	-0.6%	83.2%	12.3%
European Union	2.6%	1.5%	-1.1%	6.1%	-4.6%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	0.8%	1.1%
Africa	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.8%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
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	95.8%	94.7%	-1.1%	83.2%	11.5%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.4%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.4%
5-10 Years	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.4%	76.7%	9.7%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	10.9%	13.5%	-2.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.2%	37.2%	-9.0%
Christian	65%	46.2%	18.8%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Watchorn Cottages Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watchorn Cottages was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Alfreton average.

Watchorn Cottages has the lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Alfreton and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 410 local areas in Amber Valley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,200

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DE55 7AX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 8/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Watchorn Cottages are based on 8 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 Watchorn Cottages, Alfreton, DE55 7AX

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE55 7AX

Average Price
£179,946

Semi-Detached
£179,946

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Watchorn Cottages

Average Price
£185,137

Semi-Detached
£185,137

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Watchorn CottagesStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Watchorn Cottages, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2020-01-20	£186,643
7 Watchorn Cottages, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£119,000	2018-03-13	£179,500
10 Watchorn Cottages, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2017-07-06	£193,149
10 Watchorn Cottages, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2016-08-08	£190,059
9 Watchorn Cottages, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£90,000	2013-08-14	£166,833

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE55 7AX

Employment

DE55 7AX 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DE55 7AX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	80
Full-Time Employee	59
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	26
Looking after home or family	7
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Construction	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Education	13
Administrative and support service activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	6
Real estate activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	439 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Normanton Nursery School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB	4out of 4	4,071 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Croft Infant School Marshall Street , DE55 7BW	4out of 4	567 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodbridge Junior School Grange Street , DE55 7JA	3out of 4	624 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Copthorne Community Infant School Rodgers Lane , DE55 7FF	3out of 4	1,237 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Firs Avenue , DE55 7EN	3out of 4	1,423 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leys Junior School Flowery Leys Lane , DE55 7HA	3out of 4	1,591 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	764 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE	2out of 4	2,341 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER	2out of 4	4,685 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Watchorn Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ	- not rated	75 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL	3out of 4	335 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Swanwick School and Sports College Hayes Lane , Swanwick DE55 1AR	4out of 4	2,302 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thapa's	84 - 86 King Street Alfreton Derbyshire	458 yd
Sanam Tandoori Restaurant	50 - 52 King Street Alfreton Derbyshire	458 yd
Bright Eyes Cafe	Alfreton Genesis Enterprise & Business Incubator King Street Alfreton Derbyshire	568 yd
Alfreton Leisure Centre	Church Street Alfreton Derbyshire	584 yd
Greggs	Old Swanwick Colliery Road Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire	592 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton Masonic Hall / The Watchorn	Alfreton Masonic Hall Abraham Lincoln Memorial Library Derby Road Alfreton Derbyshire	91 yd
Miners Arms	66 Park Street Alfreton Derbyshire	149 yd
Palmer Morewood Memorial Social Club	Palmer Morewood Memorial Social Club Ltd Hall Street Alfreton Derbyshire	542 yd
Genesis Family Entertainment Centre (Strikes Bowling)	Alfreton Genesis Enterprise & Business Incubator King Street Alfreton Derbyshire	568 yd
Wagon & Horses	9 King Street Alfreton Derbyshire	597 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Local Fry And Grill	141 King Street Alfreton Derbyshire	132 yd
Oriental	12 Park Street Alfreton Derbyshire	149 yd
Pizzabaker	45 King Street Alfreton Derbyshire	501 yd
Dobbins Baps	10 New Street Alfreton Derbyshire	643 yd
Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway	2A Chapel Walk Alfreton Derbyshire	687 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Hall Street Alfreton Derbyshire		663 yd
Farm Foods	73-75 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire		804 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The New Watchorn Tennis Centre (Closed) Ewart Lane	indoor tennis centre	228 yd
Watchorn Recreational Ground WATCHORN LAWNS	grass pitches	287 yd
Woodbridge Junior School GRANGE STREET	grass pitches	529 yd
David Nieper Academy Grange Street	grass pitches	546 yd
Alfreton Leisure Centre ALFRETON PARK	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool	570 yd
In Trim Health Club (Closed) 32-46 32-46 King Street	health and fitness suite	572 yd
Genesis Family Entertainment Centre GENESIS CENTRE STORE 2 GENESIS CENTRE STORE 2 KING STREET		596 yd
Alfreton Park ALFRETON PARK	grass pitches	609 yd
Alfreton Grange Arts College (Closed) Grange Street	grass pitches	639 yd
Alfreton Welfare WEST END CLOSE	grass pitches	734 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	66.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	59.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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