Affluence in DE55 7PS
How DE55 7PS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Alfreton
- Council
- Amber Valley
- Region
- East Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,809 (2024)
How well off DE55 7PS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the DE55 7PS area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Crime2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Living environment5.0
- 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 7PS area is below that, at 49.5%. 27.4% are retired and 4.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the DE55 7PS area is well below that, at 21.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the DE55 7PS area is well below that, at 19%. 28.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood DE55 7PS sits in (Alfreton): about 1,809 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.