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DE55

ALFRETON

Derbyshire, East Midlands, England

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DE55 covers ALFRETON in Derbyshire, East Midlands.

Avg price £280,346
1yr change ▼ 13.2%
Crime 61% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£280,346

▼ 13.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

2% below national avg

Crime Rate

31.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

61% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

34 schools

Broadband Speed

325 Mbps

Property Prices in DE55

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DE55 is £280,346, broadly in line with the Derbyshire average of £289,862.

Property values in DE55 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in DE55 have fallen 13.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £323,182 878
Semi-detached £178,930 995
Terraced £140,232 681
Flat £104,607 22
All types £280,346 2708

5-Year Price History

£257K £267K £277K £287K £296K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in DE55

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 31.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DE55 has a crime rate well 61% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
13.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
3.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
4.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in DE55

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DE55 has 34 schools within or near its boundaries, including 12 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
South Normanton Nursery School Nursery Good mi
Alfreton Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Leys Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Croft Infant School Primary Good mi
Woodbridge Junior School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

12

Good

3

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

130,451

Population

67

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DE55 are 325.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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325.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DE55 is collected by Amber Valley. The Band D rate is £2,086/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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DE55 — ALFRETON

Area Summary

DE55 (ALFRETON) offers property prices near the national average (£280,346), low crime (61% below national average), 34 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (325 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about DE55 ALFRETON

What is the average house price in DE55 ALFRETON?
The average house price in DE55 (ALFRETON) is £280,346, based on 2708 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 2% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 13.2% over the past year.
Is DE55 ALFRETON a safe area to live?
Crime in DE55 is significantly below the national average (31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (13.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of DE55 ALFRETON?
The population of DE55 (ALFRETON) is approximately 130,451 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in DE55?
The average broadband download speed in DE55 is 325 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 79%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in DE55 ALFRETON?
There are 34 schools in or near DE55. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 12 Good. 3 schools require improvement.

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