Arthur Street is in Alfreton and in Amber Valley district. DE55 7EB 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 Arthur Street, Alfreton, DE55 7EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE55 7EF, DE55 7ED, DE55 7EA, DE55 7DY, DE55 7DZ, DE55 7DL, DE55 7FF, DE55 7EN, DE55 7DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE55 7EB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 51.4% | 49.5% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.5% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 36.7% | 38.9% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 38.9% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11.9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 8% | 4.9% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 41.1% | 42% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 34.4% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 23.8% | 16% | -7.8% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 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.
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 12.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42% | 27.1% | -14.9% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 12.4% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 15.6% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 24% | 14.3% | 16.9% | 7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.3% | 12.9% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -20.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0.4% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| White | 97.2% | 97.9% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 95.2% 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% | 95.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 95.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arthur Street was 120.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.2% lower than the Alfreton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arthur Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Alfreton and the 65th highest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Arthur Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-06-14 | £185,471 |
| 22 Arthur Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2023-07-27 | £156,341 |
| 20 Arthur Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2023-03-01 | £210,786 |
| 42 Arthur Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,950 | 2021-10-06 | £162,029 |
| 55 Arthur Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2021-07-16 | £157,940 |
DE55 7EB 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 4out of 4 | 935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Normanton Nursery School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 4out of 4 | 3,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 5,356 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 | 311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Firs Avenue , DE55 7EN | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Infant School Marshall Street , DE55 7BW | 4out of 4 | 783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge Junior School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leys Junior School Flowery Leys Lane , DE55 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 2out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | 2out of 4 | 3,445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER | 2out of 4 | 4,259 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tibshelf Community School Doe Hill Lane , Tibshelf DE55 5LZ | 3out of 4 | 5,372 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 | 924 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watchorn Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick School and Sports College Hayes Lane , Swanwick DE55 1AR | 4out of 4 | 3,342 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 | 398 yd | |
| ICoffee T/A Costa Coffee | 69 - 71 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 398 yd | |
| Mario's Fish Bar | 123 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 413 yd | |
| Booboo Desserts | 70 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 426 yd | |
| Star Cafe | 68 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bankers Tavern | 33 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 410 yd | |
| Alfreton Snooker Hall | 55-57 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 411 yd | |
| The King Alfred | 58 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 437 yd | |
| Blue Bell Inn | 30 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 456 yd | |
| The Crossroads Tavern | 100 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 119 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 392 yd | |
| Pizza Delight | 107 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 398 yd | |
| Subway | 22 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 439 yd | |
| Star Kebab Pizza House | 114 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 481 yd | |
| Dobbins Baps | 10 New Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods | 73-75 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 392 yd | |
| Tesco | Hall Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 493 yd | |
| Lidl | 20 Mansfield Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 612 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Store | 89 Nottingham Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 761 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School FIRS AVENUE | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Genesis Family Entertainment Centre GENESIS CENTRE STORE 2 GENESIS CENTRE STORE 2 KING STREET | 548 yd | |
| In Trim Health Club (Closed) 32-46 32-46 King Street | health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Alfreton Leisure Centre ALFRETON PARK | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 634 yd |
| Alfreton Grange Arts College (Closed) Grange Street | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Woodbridge Junior School GRANGE STREET | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Impact Arena North Street | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Alfreton Welfare WEST END CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 35.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.26 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.48 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.