Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

DE5 3BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE5 3BP.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DE5 3BP — age 46, 88% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (46) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE5 3BP is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Nuttals Park in Ripley (Amber Valley). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ripley and Marehay ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

Within the DE5 district, this postcode is characterised by a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for DE5 3BP are sourced from Output Area E00098423 (shared with 150 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 3BP. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

Crime around DE5 3BP is above average at 91 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 offences202
Anti-social behaviour74
Shoplifting54
Public order39
Criminal damage and arson38

school Local Schools

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Ripley Nursery School

Good120 pupils0.5 km
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Lons Infant School

Requires Improvement85 pupils0.5 km
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Ripley Junior School

Good331 pupils0.7 km
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Ripley Infant School

Good161 pupils0.7 km
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Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Good367 pupils0.8 km
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The Ripley Academy

Good799 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Albion News0.6 km
  • Holmfield Chemist0.6 km
  • Critchlow's General Store0.7 km
  • Mr Steel Limited0.9 km
  • Sweet Retreat0.1 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Pear Tree Hotel0.4 km
  • Ambers Pool Sports Bar0.2 km
  • Cock Hotel/Association0.2 km
  • George Inn0.7 km
  • Nags Head Ripley Ltd0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.2 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.6 km
  • Farm Foods0.2 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Ambergate Chip Shop0.6 km
  • Bill's Fish And Chips0.6 km
  • Daily Food & Wine0.4 km
  • Dinos0.3 km
  • Family House0.3 km
  • + 16 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Cookhouse And Pub Ripley0.9 km
  • Fusion Yoga Studio And Wellbing Centre0.2 km
  • Honey Bee Bistro0.2 km
  • Kathmandhu Gurkha II0.2 km
  • Market Place Cafe0.1 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ambergate5.0 km
  • Belper5.8 km
  • Alfreton6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Place0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • Church Street0.1 km
  • Grosvenor Road0.2 km