Derwent Grove is in Alfreton and in Amber Valley district. DE55 7PB 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 Derwent Grove, Alfreton, DE55 7PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE55 7PA, DE55 7TL, DE55 7PD, DE55 7JH, DE55 7AU, DE55 7AT, DE55 7AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE55 7PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.4% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.6% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DE55 7PB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.2% | 25.2% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.2% | 52.3% | -11.9% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 10.8% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.1% | 29.1% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -19.3% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 41.8% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 24.2% | 22.5% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 9.8% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 22.8% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 18.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 14.3% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 8.5% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15.2% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 17.4% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 95.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derwent Grove was 110.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.0% lower than the Alfreton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Derwent Grove has the 23rd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Alfreton and the 82nd highest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Derwent Grove, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-10-23 | £225,983 |
| 14 Derwent Grove, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-11-19 | £266,824 |
| 19 Derwent Grove, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2021-06-16 | £206,821 |
| 10 Derwent Grove, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2020-01-31 | £208,764 |
| 8 Derwent Grove, Alfreton, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2019-05-03 | £203,100 |
DE55 7PB 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 7PB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 4out of 4 | 528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Normanton Nursery School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 4out of 4 | 4,055 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley Nursery School Sandham Lane , DE5 3HE | 3out of 4 | 5,344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 5,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge Junior School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Infant School Marshall Street , DE55 7BW | 4out of 4 | 700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthorne Community Infant School Rodgers Lane , DE55 7FF | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leys Junior School Flowery Leys Lane , DE55 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Firs Avenue , DE55 7EN | 3out of 4 | 1,631 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 | 799 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | 2out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER | 2out of 4 | 4,629 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ripley Academy Peasehill , DE5 3JQ | 1out of 4 | 5,462 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 294 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick School and Sports College Hayes Lane , Swanwick DE55 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,981 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen) | Thorntons Park Staff Canteen Thorntons Park Wimsey Way Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire | 348 yd | |
| Greggs | Old Swanwick Colliery Road Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire | 395 yd | |
| Thapa's | 84 - 86 King Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 753 yd | |
| Sanam Tandoori Restaurant | 50 - 52 King Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 753 yd | |
| Maple Mews Cafe | Maple Mews Cafe Cressy Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton Masonic Hall / The Watchorn | Alfreton Masonic Hall Abraham Lincoln Memorial Library Derby Road Alfreton Derbyshire | 338 yd | |
| Miners Arms | 66 Park Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 378 yd | |
| Palmer Morewood Memorial Social Club | Palmer Morewood Memorial Social Club Ltd Hall Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 785 yd | |
| Genesis Family Entertainment Centre (Strikes Bowling) | Alfreton Genesis Enterprise & Business Incubator King Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 870 yd | |
| Wagon & Horses | 9 King Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental | 12 Park Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 378 yd | |
| Local Fry And Grill | 141 King Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 454 yd | |
| Pizzabaker | 45 King Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 787 yd | |
| Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway | 2A Chapel Walk Alfreton Derbyshire | 905 yd | |
| Dobbins Baps | 10 New Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Hall Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 904 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 73-75 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watchorn Recreational Ground WATCHORN LAWNS | grass pitches | 185 yd |
| The New Watchorn Tennis Centre (Closed) Ewart Lane | indoor tennis centre | 202 yd |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Woodbridge Junior School GRANGE STREET | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Alfreton Grange Arts College (Closed) Grange Street | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Alfreton Welfare WEST END CLOSE | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Impact Arena North Street | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| In Trim Health Club (Closed) 32-46 32-46 King Street | health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Alfreton Leisure Centre ALFRETON PARK | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 890 yd |
| Alfreton Park ALFRETON PARK | grass pitches | 892 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 | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 24.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.89 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.