Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

WOOD STREET, DE5 3DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD STREET, DE5 3DD.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE5 3DD 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.

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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DE5 3DD's 56% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £127k. Property prices are trending up 23.1% year-on-year.

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

DE5 3DD is an active urban area on Wood Street, 0.6km from Greenwich in Ripley (Amber Valley). Administratively it sits within Ripley ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, DE5 3DD represents 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 23.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE5 3DD are sourced from Output Area E00098405 (shared with 7 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 3DD. 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

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 125,000

19 sales · Mean £ 125,710

Semi-Detached

£ 125,000

1 sales · Mean £ 125,000

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

Crime around DE5 3DD is above average at 121 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 offences196
Anti-social behaviour77
Shoplifting54
Public order48
Criminal damage and arson44

school Local Schools

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Lons Infant School

Requires Improvement85 pupils0.4 km
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Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Good367 pupils0.7 km
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Ripley Nursery School

Good120 pupils0.8 km
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Ripley Junior School

Good331 pupils1.0 km
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Ripley Infant School

Good161 pupils1.1 km
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The Ripley Academy

Good799 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Albion News0.7 km
  • Holmfield Chemist0.8 km
  • Critchlow's General Store0.8 km
  • Sweet Retreat0.3 km
  • Birds0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Pear Tree Hotel0.6 km
  • Ambers Pool Sports Bar0.2 km
  • Cock Hotel/Association0.2 km
  • George Inn0.4 km
  • Nags Head Ripley Ltd0.1 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.5 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.9 km
  • Farm Foods0.4 km
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Ambergate Chip Shop0.8 km
  • Bill's Fish And Chips0.9 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 Ripley0.7 km
  • Fusion Yoga Studio And Wellbing Centre0.2 km
  • Honey Bee Bistro0.4 km
  • Kathmandhu Gurkha II0.2 km
  • Market Place Cafe0.3 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ambergate5.0 km
  • Alfreton5.8 km
  • Belper6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Pentrich Road0.1 km
  • Pentrich Road0.1 km
  • Chapel Street0.2 km
  • Chapel Street0.2 km
  • Argyll Road0.2 km