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.
DE5 3BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE5 3BZ.
332
42
£ 38,500 /yr
54%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Ripley Nursery School
Ripley Infant School
Ripley Junior School
Lons Infant School
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: DE53BZ · Data under Open Government Licence