Area Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

DE4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DE4 postcode area.

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Population

37,493

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 47,229 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
workEmployment
5/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE4 spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £369k. Property prices are trending up 7.5% year-on-year.

home £369,694 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE4 is a postcode district in Amber Valley, East Midlands, covering 999 active and 557 retired postcodes.

The largest share of DE4 (18%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community (18%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes DE4 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in DE4 are around £369k, up 7.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DE4 at 197 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 49 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DE4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2700
Anti-social behaviour1356
Public order701
Criminal damage and arson614
Other theft559

school Local Schools

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Brassington Primary School

Good53 pupils
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Crich Junior School

Outstanding80 pupils
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Lea Primary School

Outstanding136 pupils
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Darley Dale Primary School

Good204 pupils
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Tansley Primary School

Good78 pupils
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Wirksworth Junior School

Requires Improvement129 pupils
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Wirksworth Infant School

Good31 pupils
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Middleton Community Primary School

Good94 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Oakford Cottage B&B
  • Cascades Garden Bed And Breakfast
  • Castle Green Guest House
  • Congreave Farm
  • Feather Star
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

101 nearby
  • Chase Cafe
  • Cafe In The Park
  • Chatsworth Kitchen
  • Cool River Cafe Ltd
  • Matlock Moor Methodist Church
  • + 96 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op
  • Iceland
  • Kens Mini Market Limited
  • Sainsburys
  • The Co-Operative Food
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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Premier Store
  • Rolys Fudge Pantry
  • Rowsley Post Office & General Store
  • Mayfield Stores
  • Nisa Local
  • + 38 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

64 nearby
  • Hurst Farm Social Club
  • The Boat Inn
  • Cliff Inn
  • Comrades Club
  • The Black Swan
  • + 59 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Lickpenny Caravan Park
  • Cardale Fish And Chip Shop
  • Bellini Pizzeria
  • Birds Nest Chinese Takeaway
  • Canton Cuisine
  • + 21 more