DE55 is a postcode district in Amber Valley, East Midlands, covering 1178 active and 292 retired postcodes.
The largest share of DE55 (14%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes (14%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes DE55 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in DE55 are around £195k, down 14.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DE55 at 271 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DE55 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
DE55 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DE55 postcode area.
47,660
44
£ 36,489 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
DE55 is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £195k. Property prices are trending down 14.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
South Normanton Nursery School
Alfreton Nursery School
Leys Junior School
Croft Infant School
Woodbridge Junior School
Riddings Infant and Nursery School
Swanwick Primary School
Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
85 nearby- Premier Express Mickley Convenience Store
- R Prue & Son
- BP Service Station
- Peak Pharmacy
- G Hartshorne
- + 80 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Park Farm Bed And Breakfast
- The Derbyshire Hotel Derby Ltd T/a Holiday Inn
- Santo's Higham Farm Ltd
Pub, NightClub
65 nearby- Alfreton Town Football Club
- The Dog House
- Sherwood Bar
- The Castlewood Public House
- The Clock Inn
- + 60 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Tesco Family Dining Ltd
- Costa Drive Thru
- Alfreton Hall
- Alfreton House Tea Rooms
- Alfreton Indoor Market Cafe
- + 73 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited
- Central England Co-operative
- Central England Co-operative
- Farm Foods
- Iceland
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Pizza Pan
- Subway
- Doughnotts
- Ali's Kebab And Pizza
- Charcoal Grill
- + 49 more
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