Addison Drive is in Alfreton and in Amber Valley district. DE55 7LB 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 Addison Drive, Alfreton, DE55 7LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE55 7LD, DE55 7LA, DE55 7JX, DE55 7JZ, DE55 7JY, DE55 7GY, DE55 7GZ, DE55 7JP, DE55 7HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE55 7LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.2% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.8% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 35.9% | 38.7% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 39% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 12.9% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 40.4% | 40.7% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 34% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 18.4% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
In the area around DE55 7LB this area, 30.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 30.1% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 11.3% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 11.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 19.9% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 18.8% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.1% | 98.2% | 3.1% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 89.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 89.2% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 9.6% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 88.8% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 7.1% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 9.6% | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 30.6% | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Addison Drive was 91.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.2% lower than the Alfreton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Addison Drive has the 21st lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Alfreton and the 115th highest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Addison Drive, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2024-07-19 | £128,255 |
| 13 Addison Drive, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-12-01 | £125,663 |
| 2 Addison Drive, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,500 | 2022-08-04 | £168,527 |
| 36 Addison Drive, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2022-04-27 | £147,193 |
| 23 Addison Drive, Alfreton, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2020-01-10 | £172,837 |
DE55 7LB 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 48 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 4out of 4 | 992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Normanton Nursery School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 4out of 4 | 2,654 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 4,310 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 | 316 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Firs Avenue , DE55 7EN | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthorne Community Infant School Rodgers Lane , DE55 7FF | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge Junior School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Infant School Marshall Street , DE55 7BW | 4out of 4 | 871 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 | 677 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | 2out of 4 | 3,276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER | 2out of 4 | 3,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tibshelf Community School Doe Hill Lane , Tibshelf DE55 5LZ | 3out of 4 | 5,422 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,368 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick School and Sports College Hayes Lane , Swanwick DE55 1AR | 4out of 4 | 2,996 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railside Cafe | 1 Salcombe Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 310 yd | |
| The Smashed Moo Ltd | 39 Mansfield Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 476 yd | |
| David Nieper | Orange Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 504 yd | |
| The Pottery | 1 Wycliffe Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 668 yd | |
| Alfreton House Tea Rooms | Coffee Shop Rooms 6 And 15 Alfreton House High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Street Micro Pub | 55 Prospect Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 246 yd | |
| Alfreton Town Football Club | Alfreton Town Football Club North Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 527 yd | |
| Alfreton Town Supporters Social Club | Alfreton Town Supporters Social Club North Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 527 yd | |
| The Dog House | 32 Nottingham Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 548 yd | |
| Plough Inn | Plough Inn 20 Nottingham Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Bites | 55 Prospect Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 246 yd | |
| Jimmy's | 100 Mansfield Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 325 yd | |
| Frydays Fish And Chips | 19 Mansfield Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 476 yd | |
| Hong Kong Wok | 21 Mansfield Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 476 yd | |
| Home And Away Kiosks | Home And Away Kiosks Alfreton Town Football Club North Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 20 Mansfield Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 487 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 73-75 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 895 yd | |
| Tesco | Hall Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leys Junior School FLOWERY LEYS LANE | grass pitches | 224 yd |
| Impact Arena North Street | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Atlas Workout Warehouse (Closed) Unit 9 Unit 9 Salcombe Road | health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| Alfreton Welfare WEST END CLOSE | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Alfreton Grange Arts College (Closed) Grange Street | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Woodbridge Junior School GRANGE STREET | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School FIRS AVENUE | grass pitches | 917 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 | 35.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.26 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.