DE5 3BY is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Greenwich in Ripley (Amber Valley). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ripley ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
DE5 3BY 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for DE5 3BY are sourced from Output Area E00098405 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE5 3BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE5 3BY.
274
43
£ 36,300 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE5 3BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DE5 3BY is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE5 3BY. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE5 3BY is above average at 106 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.
school Local Schools
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Lons Infant School
Ripley Nursery School
Ripley Junior School
Ripley Infant School
The Ripley Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Albion News0.4 km
- Holmfield Chemist0.6 km
- Critchlow's General Store0.9 km
- Sweet Retreat0.1 km
- Birds0.2 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Pear Tree Hotel0.5 km
- Ambers Pool Sports Bar0.0 km
- Cock Hotel/Association0.1 km
- George Inn0.7 km
- Nags Head Ripley Ltd0.3 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.3 km
- Central England Co-operative0.8 km
- Farm Foods0.2 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Central England Co-operative0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Ambergate Chip Shop0.6 km
- Bill's Fish And Chips0.8 km
- Daily Food & Wine0.2 km
- Dinos0.1 km
- Family House0.1 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Cookhouse And Pub Ripley0.7 km
- Fusion Yoga Studio And Wellbing Centre0.1 km
- Honey Bee Bistro0.1 km
- Kathmandhu Gurkha II0.1 km
- Market Place Cafe0.2 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ambergate5.2 km
- Alfreton6.0 km
- Belper6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Chapel Street0.1 km
- Chapel Street0.1 km
- Coop Square0.1 km
- Church Street0.1 km
- Grosvenor Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DE53BY · Data under Open Government Licence