DE5 3AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Nottingham Road, 0.1km from Greenwich in Ripley (Amber Valley). Administratively it sits within Ripley ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DE5 3AX is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE5 3AX are sourced from Output Area E00098412 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NOTTINGHAM ROAD, DE5 3AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NOTTINGHAM ROAD, DE5 3AX.
227
41
£ 34,100 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE5 3AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DE5 3AX has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 13.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE5 3AX. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 120,000
16 sales · Mean £ 119,687
Detached
£ 205,000
3 sales · Mean £ 196,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE5 3AX is moderate at 79 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
The Ripley Academy
Lons Infant School
Ripley Nursery School
Ripley Junior School
Ripley Infant School
Waingroves Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Albion News0.4 km
- Holmfield Chemist0.7 km
- Mill Hill Convenience1.0 km
- Sweet Retreat0.7 km
- Birds0.6 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Beehive Inn1.0 km
- Pear Tree Hotel0.8 km
- Ambers Pool Sports Bar0.6 km
- Cock Hotel/Association0.6 km
- George Inn0.9 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.7 km
- Farm Foods0.6 km
- Sainsburys0.4 km
- Lidl0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Ambergate Chip Shop0.7 km
- Daily Food & Wine0.4 km
- Dinos0.5 km
- Family House0.5 km
- Good Food Inn0.6 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Cookhouse And Pub Ripley0.4 km
- Fusion Yoga Studio And Wellbing Centre0.6 km
- Honey Bee Bistro0.5 km
- Kathmandhu Gurkha II0.6 km
- Market Place Cafe0.7 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ambergate5.7 km
- Alfreton5.7 km
- Langley Mill5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Fletcher Street0.0 km
- Fletcher Street0.0 km
- St Johns Primary0.2 km
- Sainsburys0.2 km
- Greenwich Recreation Ground0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE53AX · Data under Open Government Licence