Affluence in DE55 1AU
How DE55 1AU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Swanwick & Leabrooks
- Council
- Amber Valley
- Region
- East Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,411 (2024)
DE55 1AUAlfreton
How well off DE55 1AU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the DE55 1AU area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability7.0
- Crime7.0
- Living environment7.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the DE55 1AU area is below that, at 46%. 44.8% are retired and 3.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the DE55 1AU area is broadly in line with that, at 36.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the DE55 1AU area is below that, at 30.1%. 19.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood DE55 1AU sits in (Swanwick & Leabrooks): about 1,411 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.