Postcode report
Is DE55 7LL a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About DE55 7LL: area rating, property, schools and local change
DE55 7LL is a postcode in Alfreton, Amber Valley, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DE55 7LL, then scores the surrounding small area 57/100 - top 45% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DE55 7LL are safety and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DE55 7LL is based on North East Derbyshire 013 Census 2021. It covers 8,082 residents, 251 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 23% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near DE55 7LL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DE55 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £164k from 108 rolling sales, down 8.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DE55 7LL by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DE55 7LL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DE55 7LL
Is DE55 7LL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 57/100 (top 45% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DE55 7LL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
Are there kids clubs or activities near DE55 7LL?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for DE55 7LL?
LocaleIQ matched DE55 7LL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DE55 7LL?
The latest median sold price is £164k based on 108 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DE55 7LL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.