Rowland Street is in Alfreton and in Amber Valley district. DE55 7DZ is located in the Alfreton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Amber Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rowland Street, Alfreton, DE55 7DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE55 7DW, DE55 7DY, DE55 7EA, DE55 7DL, DE55 7DS, DE55 7DP, DE55 7DR, DE55 7EB, DE55 7BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE55 7DZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 53.9% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 49% | 46.1% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 31.8% | 38.5% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 45.3% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 38.1% | 39.6% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 40.2% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 16.5% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 20.4% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 12.8% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 15.1% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 9.1% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 17.4% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 23.8% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 96.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 96.2% | 95.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 95.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowland Street was 147.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.1% higher than the Alfreton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rowland Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Alfreton and the 52nd highest crime rate of 386 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Rowland Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-03-04 | £310,175 |
| 26 Rowland Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-01-24 | £286,224 |
| 11A Rowland Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-12-04 | £200,192 |
| 7 Rowland Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-07-07 | £289,362 |
| 16 Rowland Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2017-03-24 | £240,174 |
DE55 7DZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton Nursery School Stanton Close , DE55 7SH | 4out of 4 | 687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Normanton Nursery School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 3out of 4 | 3,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 5,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copthorne Community Infant School Rodgers Lane , DE55 7FF | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary Firs Avenue , DE55 7EN | - not rated | 482 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Firs Avenue , DE55 7EN | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Infant School Marshall Street , DE55 7BW | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge Junior School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 659 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | - not rated | 3,225 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | 3out of 4 | 3,225 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER | - not rated | 4,051 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 | 821 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingdom Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ | - not rated | 927 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick School and Sports College Hayes Lane , Swanwick DE55 1AR | 4out of 4 | 3,095 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stargaze Dance Academy And Cafe | 107B High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 191 yd | |
| ICoffee T/A Costa Coffee | 69 - 71 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 191 yd | |
| Booboo Desserts | 70 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 217 yd | |
| Mario's Fish Bar | 123 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 225 yd | |
| Star Cafe | 68 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bankers Tavern | 33 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 218 yd | |
| Alfreton Snooker Hall | 55-57 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 218 yd | |
| The King Alfred | 58 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 229 yd | |
| Blue Bell Inn | 30 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 250 yd | |
| The Crossroads Tavern | 100 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 119 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 184 yd | |
| Pizza Delight | 107 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 191 yd | |
| Subway | 22 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 245 yd | |
| Dobbins Baps | 10 New Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 287 yd | |
| Star Kebab Pizza House | 114 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods | 73-75 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 184 yd | |
| Tesco | Hall Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 284 yd | |
| Lidl | 20 Mansfield Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 505 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Store | 89 Nottingham Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis Family Entertainment Centre GENESIS CENTRE STORE 2 GENESIS CENTRE STORE 2 KING STREET | 390 yd | |
| In Trim Health Club (Closed) 32-46 32-46 King Street | health and fitness suite | 407 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School FIRS AVENUE | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Alfreton Leisure Centre ALFRETON PARK | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 498 yd |
| Alfreton Grange Arts College (Closed) Grange Street | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Woodbridge Junior School GRANGE STREET | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Impact Arena North Street | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Alfreton Welfare WEST END CLOSE | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Alfreton Park ALFRETON PARK | grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.22 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.