Nottingham Road is in Alfreton and in Amber Valley district. DE55 7GQ 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 Nottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 7GQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE55 7EJ, DE55 7JY, DE55 7GZ, DE55 7JZ, DE55 7GR, DE55 7HE, DE55 7GL, DE55 7GX, DE55 7FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE55 7GQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.9% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.1% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 26.4% | 32.6% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 50.8% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 39.9% | 43.8% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 34.6% | -5.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 13% | 16.1% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 21.5% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 11.4% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 18.2% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 18.6% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 21.2% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.6% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98% | 100% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
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 | 96.8% | 95.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 95% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nottingham Road was 69.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.0% lower than the Alfreton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Nottingham Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Alfreton and the 160th highest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 119.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Nottingham Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2024-10-25 | £152,159 |
| 133 Nottingham Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2022-06-14 | £141,828 |
| 118 Nottingham Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2022-01-18 | £197,954 |
| 119 Nottingham Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2020-05-15 | £136,362 |
| 122 Nottingham Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-01-28 | £212,568 |
DE55 7GQ 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 4out of 4 | 731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Normanton Nursery School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 4out of 4 | 2,903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 4,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leys Junior School Flowery Leys Lane , DE55 7HA | 3out of 4 | 424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge Junior School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Infant School Marshall Street , DE55 7BW | 4out of 4 | 646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthorne Community Infant School Rodgers Lane , DE55 7FF | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Firs Avenue , DE55 7EN | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 406 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | 2out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER | 2out of 4 | 3,520 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watchorn Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick School and Sports College Hayes Lane , Swanwick DE55 1AR | 4out of 4 | 2,693 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Nieper | Orange Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 320 yd | |
| The Pottery | 1 Wycliffe Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 512 yd | |
| The Smashed Moo Ltd | 39 Mansfield Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 517 yd | |
| Maple Mews Cafe | Maple Mews Cafe Cressy Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 591 yd | |
| Railside Cafe | 1 Salcombe Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton Town Football Club | Alfreton Town Football Club North Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 222 yd | |
| Alfreton Town Supporters Social Club | Alfreton Town Supporters Social Club North Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 222 yd | |
| Prospect Street Micro Pub | 55 Prospect Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 414 yd | |
| The Dog House | 32 Nottingham Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 471 yd | |
| Plough Inn | Plough Inn 20 Nottingham Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home And Away Kiosks | Home And Away Kiosks Alfreton Town Football Club North Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 222 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 55 Prospect Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 414 yd | |
| Jimmy's | 100 Mansfield Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 496 yd | |
| Frydays Fish And Chips | 19 Mansfield Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 517 yd | |
| Hong Kong Wok | 21 Mansfield Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 20 Mansfield Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 495 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 73-75 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 800 yd | |
| Tesco | Hall Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 842 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Arena North Street | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Leys Junior School FLOWERY LEYS LANE | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Alfreton Welfare WEST END CLOSE | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Alfreton Grange Arts College (Closed) Grange Street | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Woodbridge Junior School GRANGE STREET | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Atlas Workout Warehouse (Closed) Unit 9 Unit 9 Salcombe Road | health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School FIRS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| In Trim Health Club (Closed) 32-46 32-46 King Street | health and fitness suite | 1,083 yd |
| Genesis Family Entertainment Centre GENESIS CENTRE STORE 2 GENESIS CENTRE STORE 2 KING STREET | 1,089 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 | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.