DE5 is a postcode district in Amber Valley, East Midlands, covering 526 active and 1233 retired postcodes.
The largest share of DE5 (16%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (11%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes DE5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in DE5 are around £216k, down 12.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DE5 at 301 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 45 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 DE5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
DE5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DE5 postcode area.
38,723
45
£ 40,123 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE5 spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £216k. Property prices are trending down 12.6% 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
Ripley Nursery School
South Normanton Nursery School
Alfreton Nursery School
Leys Junior School
Croft Infant School
Woodbridge Junior School
Riddings Infant and Nursery School
Swanwick Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Marehay Hall Farm B B
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Blend Youth Project
- Bournes Restaurant And Staff Canteen
- Butterley Cafe
- C0FFEE N BEAN
- Cafe Rossa
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Go Local (Codnor News)
- Greedy Pig Butchers At Denby Ltd
- Greggs
- Holmfield Chemist
- Hurst Chemist
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- A J Katering
- Ambergate Chip Shop
- Bill's Fish And Chips
- Cebella
- Classic Canton
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Ambers Pool Sports Bar
- Beehive Inn
- Cock Hotel/Association
- Crompton Arms
- Denby Cricket Club
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Central England Co-operative
- Central England Co-operative
- Central England Co-operative
- Farm Foods
- Lidl
- + 2 more
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Area Profile: DE5 · Data under Open Government Licence