DE5 3BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lyncroft Avenue, 0.1km from Greenwich in Ripley (Amber Valley). Administratively it sits within Ripley ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, DE5 3BB represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, up 18.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE5 3BB are sourced from Output Area E00098414 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LYNCROFT AVENUE, DE5 3BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNCROFT AVENUE, DE5 3BB.
308
48
£ 34,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DE5 3BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 18.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE5 3BB. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
13 sales · Mean £ 177,269
Detached
£ 255,000
9 sales · Mean £ 273,111
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE5 3BB is above average at 96 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
Ripley Junior School
Ripley Nursery School
Lons Infant School
Ripley Infant School
Waingroves Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Albion News0.2 km
- Holmfield Chemist0.5 km
- Mill Hill Convenience0.8 km
- Sweet Retreat0.6 km
- Birds0.5 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Beehive Inn0.8 km
- Pear Tree Hotel0.6 km
- Ambers Pool Sports Bar0.5 km
- Cock Hotel/Association0.5 km
- Nags Head Ripley Ltd0.6 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.6 km
- Farm Foods0.5 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Ambergate Chip Shop0.5 km
- Daily Food & Wine0.3 km
- Dinos0.4 km
- Family House0.4 km
- Good Food Inn0.5 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Cookhouse And Pub Ripley0.6 km
- Fusion Yoga Studio And Wellbing Centre0.6 km
- Honey Bee Bistro0.4 km
- Kathmandhu Gurkha II0.5 km
- Market Place Cafe0.6 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ambergate5.7 km
- Langley Mill5.7 km
- Alfreton5.9 km
Bus Stops
- St Johns Primary0.2 km
- Fearn Avenue0.2 km
- Fearn Avenue0.2 km
- Wright Avenue0.2 km
- Fletcher Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE53BB · Data under Open Government Licence