DE5 3AD is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Butterley in Ripley (Amber Valley). Administratively it sits within Ripley ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for DE5 3AD are sourced from Output Area E00170716 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE5 3AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE5 3AD.
385
35
£ 36,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE5 3AD spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE5 3AD. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE5 3AD is above average at 92 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Lons Infant School
Ripley Nursery School
The Ripley Academy
Ripley Junior School
Ripley Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Albion News0.7 km
- Holmfield Chemist1.0 km
- Sweet Retreat0.7 km
- Birds0.8 km
- Boots0.8 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Pear Tree Hotel1.0 km
- Ambers Pool Sports Bar0.6 km
- Cock Hotel/Association0.6 km
- George Inn0.7 km
- Nags Head Ripley Ltd0.5 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.9 km
- Farm Foods0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.1 km
- Lidl0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Ambergate Chip Shop1.0 km
- Daily Food & Wine0.6 km
- Dinos0.6 km
- Family House0.6 km
- Good Food Inn0.6 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Cookhouse And Pub Ripley0.1 km
- Fusion Yoga Studio And Wellbing Centre0.7 km
- Honey Bee Bistro0.7 km
- Kathmandhu Gurkha II0.6 km
- Market Place Cafe0.7 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton5.4 km
- Ambergate5.6 km
- Langley Mill6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Sainsburys0.2 km
- Fletcher Street0.3 km
- Fletcher Street0.3 km
- Argyll Road0.4 km
- Argyll Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE53AD · Data under Open Government Licence