Colin Street, Alfreton, DE55 7HT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE55 7HT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53%	51.7%	-1.3%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	47%	48.3%	1.3%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

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	29.6%	29.3%	-0.3%	37.9%	-8.6%
Married: Opposite sex	37.9%	38.8%	0.9%	44.2%	-5.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	5.8%	3%	-2.8%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	14.2%	17.7%	3.5%	9.1%	8.6%
Widowed	12.5%	10.3%	-2.2%	6.1%	4.2%

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	29.6%	30.9%	1.3%	48.4%	-17.5%
Good health	41.5%	40.9%	-0.6%	33.6%	7.3%
Fair health	17.8%	20.1%	2.3%	12.7%	7.4%
Bad health	9.3%	6.9%	-2.4%	4.0%	2.9%
Very bad health	1.9%	1.2%	-0.7%	1.2%	0.0%

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	35.8%	23.4%	-12.4%	18.2%	5.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	10%	-1.7%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	17.3%	2.3%	13.4%	3.9%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	6.5%	3.6%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.8%	15.6%	-0.2%	16.9%	-1.3%
Degree or Similar	11.3%	23.4%	12.1%	33.8%	-10.4%
Other	7.5%	3.9%	-3.6%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	3.1%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.5%	98.1%	-0.4%	81.4%	16.7%
Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.5% 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	99.3%	91.5%	-7.8%	83.2%	8.3%
European Union	0.7%	6.6%	5.9%	6.1%	0.5%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	91.5%	-6.6%	83.2%	8.3%
10+ Years	0%	5.4%	5.4%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	2.9%	0.2%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66.7%	76.7%	-10.0%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Romania	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
No passport held	27.6%	13.5%	14.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.4%	37.2%	7.2%
Christian	49%	46.2%	2.8%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Colin Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colin Street was 102.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.4% lower than the Alfreton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Colin Street has the 24th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Alfreton and the 93rd highest crime rate of 386 local areas in Amber Valley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.4%.

🔎 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 7HT, 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 Colin Street are based on 13 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 Colin Street, Alfreton, DE55 7HT

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE55 7HT

Average Price
£146,447

Semi-Detached
£162,809

Terraced
£103,106

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£156,193

Estimated Average Property Prices for Colin Street

Average Price
£163,462

Semi-Detached
£163,462

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Colin Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1B Raglan Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2025-09-25	£175,614
4 Raglan Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£95,500	2023-02-24	£99,652
36 Colin Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2022-11-03	£166,727
6 Raglan Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£97,000	2021-06-08	£111,350
1A Raglan Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£153,000	2021-04-30	£185,849

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE55 7HT

Employment

DE55 7HT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 7HT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	75
Retired	73
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	16
Other	10
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Transport and storage	19
Human health and social work activities	14
Construction	13
Education	9
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Real estate activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alfreton Nursery School Stanton Close , DE55 7SH	4out of 4	497 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Normanton Nursery School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB	3out of 4	3,176 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA	3out of 4	4,796 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodbridge Junior School Grange Street , DE55 7JA	3out of 4	350 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Croft Infant School Marshall Street , DE55 7BW	3out of 4	354 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Copthorne Community Infant School Rodgers Lane , DE55 7FF	3out of 4	612 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Catholic Primary Firs Avenue , DE55 7EN	- not rated	733 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Firs Avenue , DE55 7EN	3out of 4	733 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alfreton Grange Arts College Grange Street , DE55 7JA	- not rated	247 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA	3out of 4	247 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE	- not rated	2,964 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE	3out of 4	2,964 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER	- not rated	3,741 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingdom Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ	- not rated	866 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL	3out of 4	972 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Swanwick School and Sports College Hayes Lane , Swanwick DE55 1AR	4out of 4	2,761 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
The Pottery	1 Wycliffe Road Alfreton Derbyshire	42 yd
David Nieper	Orange Street Alfreton Derbyshire	156 yd
Maple Mews Cafe	Maple Mews Cafe Cressy Road Alfreton Derbyshire	169 yd
Alfreton House Tea Rooms	Coffee Shop Rooms 6 And 15 Alfreton House High Street Alfreton Derbyshire	195 yd
Lotus Lounge	LOTUS LOUNGE The Lodge Central Road Alfreton Derbyshire	265 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Dog House	32 Nottingham Road Alfreton Derbyshire	137 yd
Plough Inn	Plough Inn 20 Nottingham Road Alfreton Derbyshire	137 yd
The Crossroads Tavern	100 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire	197 yd
The King Alfred	58 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire	296 yd
Alfreton Town Football Club	Alfreton Town Football Club North Street Alfreton Derbyshire	383 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mumbai Masala	1A Cressy Road Alfreton Derbyshire	164 yd
Star Kebab Pizza House	114 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire	195 yd
Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway	2A Chapel Walk Alfreton Derbyshire	296 yd
Pizza Delight	107 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire	320 yd
Frydays Fish And Chips	19 Mansfield Road Alfreton Derbyshire	326 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	20 Mansfield Road Alfreton Derbyshire	273 yd
Farm Foods	73-75 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire	330 yd
Tesco	Hall Street Alfreton Derbyshire	369 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Alfreton Grange Arts College (Closed) Grange Street	grass pitches	263 yd
Impact Arena North Street	grass pitches	271 yd
Woodbridge Junior School GRANGE STREET	grass pitches	353 yd
Alfreton Welfare WEST END CLOSE	grass pitches	356 yd
David Nieper Academy Grange Street	grass pitches	428 yd
In Trim Health Club (Closed) 32-46 32-46 King Street	health and fitness suite	618 yd
Genesis Family Entertainment Centre GENESIS CENTRE STORE 2 GENESIS CENTRE STORE 2 KING STREET		621 yd
Alfreton Leisure Centre ALFRETON PARK	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool	737 yd
Christ The King Catholic Primary School FIRS AVENUE	grass pitches	739 yd
Leys Junior School FLOWERY LEYS LANE	grass pitches	771 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	46.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	46.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	76.33 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	76.33 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DE55 7HT