DE5 3DJ is an active urban area on Nottingham Road, 0.4km from Greenwich in Ripley (Amber Valley). Administratively it sits within Ripley ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DE5 3DJ are sourced from Output Area E00098416 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NOTTINGHAM ROAD, DE5 3DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NOTTINGHAM ROAD, DE5 3DJ.
252
43
£ 34,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE5 3DJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DE5 3DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £100k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE5 3DJ. The average age is 43.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
Flat
£ 76,000
1 sales · Mean £ 76,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE5 3DJ is above average at 110 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
Waingroves Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Albion News0.3 km
- Holmfield Chemist0.5 km
- Critchlow's General Store1.0 km
- Sweet Retreat0.2 km
- Birds0.2 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Pear Tree Hotel0.4 km
- Ambers Pool Sports Bar0.1 km
- Cock Hotel/Association0.1 km
- George Inn0.7 km
- Nags Head Ripley Ltd0.4 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.3 km
- Central England Co-operative0.8 km
- Farm Foods0.2 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Central England Co-operative0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Ambergate Chip Shop0.5 km
- Bill's Fish And Chips0.8 km
- Daily Food & Wine0.1 km
- Dinos0.0 km
- Family House0.0 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Cookhouse And Pub Ripley0.6 km
- Fusion Yoga Studio And Wellbing Centre0.2 km
- Honey Bee Bistro0.1 km
- Kathmandhu Gurkha II0.1 km
- Market Place Cafe0.2 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ambergate5.3 km
- Alfreton6.0 km
- Belper6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Coop Square0.0 km
- Midland Hotel0.1 km
- Grosvenor Road0.1 km
- Chapel Street0.1 km
- Chapel Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE53DJ · Data under Open Government Licence