Affluence in DE55 9
How DE55 9 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Amber Valley
- Region
- East Midlands
- Population
- 1,443 (2024)
DE55 9Postcode sector · Alfreton
How well off DE55 9 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, DE55 9 averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is education and skills (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Education and skills1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Living environment3.0
- Crime4.0
- 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; DE55 9 is broadly in line with that, at 56.2%. 16.5% are retired and 4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; DE55 9 is less than half that, at 14.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; DE55 9 is well below that, at 17%. 27.5% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.