Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

DE5 3BZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

332

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

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

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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DE5 3BZ's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

DE5 3BZ is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Upper Hartshay in Ripley (Amber Valley). Administratively it sits within Ripley and Marehay ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, DE5 3BZ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DE5 3BZ are sourced from Output Area E00098426 (shared with 8 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 3BZ. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

DE5 3BZ has low crime rates — 24 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences35
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Ripley Nursery School

Good120 pupils0.5 km
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Ripley Infant School

Good161 pupils0.7 km
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Ripley Junior School

Good331 pupils0.8 km
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Lons Infant School

Requires Improvement85 pupils0.9 km
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Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Good367 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Pear Tree Hotel0.9 km
  • Crompton Arms0.9 km
  • The Keys1.0 km
  • Thorn Tree Inn0.8 km
  • Tom Said0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.9 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.6 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.7 km
  • Farm Foods0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Birds0.9 km
  • Boots0.9 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Card Zone0.9 km
  • Depledge And Wood0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Seafish0.7 km
  • The Brown Bear Cafe0.9 km
  • Truffles1.0 km
  • Fusion Yoga Studio And Wellbing Centre1.0 km
  • Kathmandhu Gurkha II1.0 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Pizza 4 U1.0 km
  • Umudum Ltd0.8 km
  • Bill's Fish And Chips0.6 km
  • Good Food Inn1.0 km
  • Green Forest0.6 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ambergate4.3 km
  • Belper5.0 km
  • Alfreton6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Derwent Business Park0.1 km
  • Derwent Business Park0.1 km
  • Industrial Estate0.2 km
  • Industrial Estate0.2 km
  • Derwent Road0.3 km