Area Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

DE5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DE5 postcode area.

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Population

38,723

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 40,123 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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4/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
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4/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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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.

home £216,146 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4795
Anti-social behaviour1834
Public order1192
Criminal damage and arson861
Shoplifting822

school Local Schools

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Ripley Nursery School

Good120 pupils
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South Normanton Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils
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Alfreton Nursery School

Outstanding88 pupils
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Leys Junior School

Good178 pupils
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Croft Infant School

Good157 pupils
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Woodbridge Junior School

Good212 pupils
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Riddings Infant and Nursery School

Good219 pupils
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Swanwick Primary School

Requires Improvement408 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Marehay Hall Farm B B
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Blend Youth Project
  • Bournes Restaurant And Staff Canteen
  • Butterley Cafe
  • C0FFEE N BEAN
  • Cafe Rossa
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Go Local (Codnor News)
  • Greedy Pig Butchers At Denby Ltd
  • Greggs
  • Holmfield Chemist
  • Hurst Chemist
  • + 22 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • A J Katering
  • Ambergate Chip Shop
  • Bill's Fish And Chips
  • Cebella
  • Classic Canton
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Ambers Pool Sports Bar
  • Beehive Inn
  • Cock Hotel/Association
  • Crompton Arms
  • Denby Cricket Club
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative
  • Central England Co-operative
  • Central England Co-operative
  • Farm Foods
  • Lidl
  • + 2 more