Affluence in DE55 7EZ
How DE55 7EZ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Alfreton
- Council
- Amber Valley
- Region
- East Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,858 (2024)
DE55 7EZAlfreton
How well off DE55 7EZ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the DE55 7EZ area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Crime4.0
- Living environment4.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
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 7EZ area is broadly in line with that, at 57.7%. 17.1% are retired and 5.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the DE55 7EZ area is less than half that, at 16.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the DE55 7EZ area is well below that, at 19.3%. 28.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood DE55 7EZ sits in (Alfreton): about 1,858 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.