Area Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

DE55 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DE55 postcode area.

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Population

47,660

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,489 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
workEmployment
7/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
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6/10
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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.

home £195,399 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5375
Anti-social behaviour1879
Public order1272
Criminal damage and arson1124
Other theft847

school Local Schools

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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
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Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School

Good116 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

85 nearby
  • Premier Express Mickley Convenience Store
  • R Prue & Son
  • Adastra Service Station
  • Amber Valley Vineyards
  • Beer And Wine House
  • + 80 more
hotel

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
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Pub, NightClub

65 nearby
  • The Dog House
  • Alfreton Golf Catering And Events
  • Alfreton Masonic Hall / The Watchorn
  • Alfreton Snooker Hall
  • Alfreton Town Supporters Social Club
  • + 60 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

78 nearby
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd
  • Costa Drive Thru
  • (Fresh Food Cafe) Roadchef (M1 Northbound)
  • (Fresh Food Cafe) Roadchef (M1 Southbound)
  • 200 Degrees Coffee
  • + 73 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Lidl
  • Aldi Stores Limited
  • Central England Co-operative
  • Central England Co-operative
  • Farm Foods
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • Pizza Pan
  • Subway
  • Doughnotts
  • Ali's Kebab And Pizza
  • Charcoal Grill
  • + 49 more