Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

NOTTINGHAM ROAD, DE5 3AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NOTTINGHAM ROAD, DE5 3AZ.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
workEmployment
7/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DE5 3AZ — age 41, 79% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 345.0% year-on-year.

home £160,636 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE5 3AZ is a safe, established residential area on Nottingham Road, 0.4km from Porterhouse in Ripley (Amber Valley). Administratively it sits within Ripley ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, DE5 3AZ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 345.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE5 3AZ are sourced from Output Area E00098415 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE5 3AZ. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 267,000

1 sales · Mean £ 267,000

Terraced

£ 100,000

7 sales · Mean £ 91,428

Semi-Detached

£ 197,500

8 sales · Mean £ 209,993

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DE5 3AZ has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences75
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order10
Burglary7
Drugs7

school Local Schools

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Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Good367 pupils0.3 km
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The Ripley Academy

Good799 pupils0.7 km
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Waingroves Primary School

Good204 pupils1.0 km
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Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled

Good259 pupils1.3 km
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Ripley Junior School

Good331 pupils1.3 km
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Ripley Nursery School

Good120 pupils1.4 km
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Lons Infant School

Requires Improvement85 pupils1.4 km
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Ripley Infant School

Good161 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Albion News0.5 km
  • Holmfield Chemist0.7 km
  • Mill Hill Convenience0.7 km
  • Sweet Retreat1.0 km
  • Birds0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Beehive Inn0.8 km
  • Pear Tree Hotel1.0 km
  • Ambers Pool Sports Bar0.9 km
  • Cock Hotel/Association0.9 km
  • Nags Head Ripley Ltd1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Elior UK At Forbo0.8 km
  • Cookhouse And Pub Ripley0.7 km
  • Fusion Yoga Studio And Wellbing Centre1.0 km
  • Honey Bee Bistro0.8 km
  • Kathmandhu Gurkha II0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.9 km
  • Farm Foods0.9 km
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Ambergate Chip Shop0.7 km
  • The Gate Fryer0.6 km
  • Daily Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Dinos0.8 km
  • Family House0.8 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Langley Mill5.4 km
  • Alfreton5.8 km
  • Ambergate6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Brickyard Lane0.0 km
  • Moss Cottage0.1 km
  • Greenwich Recreation Ground0.2 km
  • Moss Cottage0.2 km
  • Greenwich Recreation Ground0.2 km