Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

ALMA STREET, DE5 3DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMA STREET, DE5 3DT.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE5 3DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

DE5 3DT is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 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.

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

DE5 3DT is a mixed residential area on Alma Street, 0.5km from Hammersmith in Ripley (Amber Valley). Administratively it sits within Ripley ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, DE5 3DT represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DE5 3DT are sourced from Output Area E00098401 (shared with 6 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 3DT. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 98,000

3 sales · Mean £ 90,000

Detached

£ 168,000

1 sales · Mean £ 168,000

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

Crime around DE5 3DT is moderate at 66 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 offences89
Anti-social behaviour32
Criminal damage and arson24
Public order20
Shoplifting17

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 pupils0.8 km
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Ripley Nursery School

Good120 pupils1.0 km
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Ripley Junior School

Good331 pupils1.2 km
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Ripley Infant School

Good161 pupils1.3 km
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The Ripley Academy

Good799 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Albion News0.8 km
  • Holmfield Chemist1.0 km
  • Critchlow's General Store1.0 km
  • Sweet Retreat0.4 km
  • Birds0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Pear Tree Hotel0.8 km
  • Ambers Pool Sports Bar0.4 km
  • Cock Hotel/Association0.4 km
  • George Inn0.3 km
  • Nags Head Ripley Ltd0.1 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.7 km
  • Farm Foods0.5 km
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.5 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Ambergate Chip Shop1.0 km
  • Daily Food & Wine0.5 km
  • Dinos0.5 km
  • Family House0.5 km
  • Good Food Inn0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Cookhouse And Pub Ripley0.6 km
  • Fusion Yoga Studio And Wellbing Centre0.4 km
  • Honey Bee Bistro0.5 km
  • Kathmandhu Gurkha II0.4 km
  • Market Place Cafe0.5 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ambergate5.1 km
  • Alfreton5.6 km
  • Belper6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Argyll Road0.1 km
  • Argyll Road0.1 km
  • Moss Lane0.1 km
  • Pentrich Road0.1 km
  • Pentrich Road0.1 km