AlfretonDE55
Amber Valley · East Midlands
DE55 covers Alfreton in Derbyshire and displays characteristics typical of pre-cursor gentrification areas. Over the past five years, rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation, with rents increasing at 6.7% compound annual growth compared to property price growth of 4.0%. Population growth remains modest at 0.5% across the five-year period. The district's trajectory score of 51.7 out of 100 places it in the strong category, ranking at the 60th percentile nationally. This divergence between rental and capital growth suggests rental yields may appeal to income-focused investors, though the modest population expansion indicates limited near-term demographic tailwinds. Market dynamics in this postcode warrant ongoing monitoring given its pre-cursor gentrification stage.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 3.3% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Alfreton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.8 points this month to 50/100, driven mainly by safety.
77 planning applications submitted in DE55 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 10 change of use, 3 demolition.
- Outline application for proposed three-bedroom dwelling including improvements to existing site accessJan 2026 · pending
- Proposed redevelopment works including the demolition of the existing bungalow, to be replaced with a bespoke new build two storey residential propertyMay 2026 · pending
- Two storey side extension, demolition of existing double garage and proposed new double garageApr 2026 · pending
Alfreton (DE55) common questions
Is Alfreton up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Alfreton (DE55) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 50/100 (Average), in the top 51% of districts nationally. The score is down 8.4 points over the last 12 months.
Is Alfreton safe?
Alfreton has a safety score of 25/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Alfreton?
The average property price in Alfreton (DE55) is £171k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.3% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Alfreton?
The median monthly rent in Alfreton (DE55) is £770 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Alfreton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Chesterfield (S45), Sutton-In-Ashfield (NG17), Chesterfield (S42), Ripley (DE5), Belper (DE56). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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