DE5 3DW is a safe, established residential area on Lowes Hill, 0.2km from Hammersmith in Ripley (Amber Valley). Administratively it sits within Ripley ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, DE5 3DW represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £208k, up 3.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE5 3DW are sourced from Output Area E00098399 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWES HILL, DE5 3DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWES HILL, DE5 3DW.
229
45
£ 36,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE5 3DW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE5 3DW spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE5 3DW. The average age is 45.0. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 131,000
13 sales · Mean £ 138,615
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
8 sales · Mean £ 171,618
Detached
£ 260,000
5 sales · Mean £ 264,990
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE5 3DW has low crime rates — 20 incidents 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
Lons Infant School
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Ripley Nursery School
Ripley Junior School
Ripley Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Central England Co-operative1.0 km
- Farm Foods0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Central England Co-operative0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Sweet Retreat0.7 km
- Birds0.8 km
- Boots0.8 km
- Boyes0.7 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Ambers Pool Sports Bar0.6 km
- Cock Hotel/Association0.7 km
- George Inn0.0 km
- Nags Head Ripley Ltd0.4 km
- Regal0.7 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Cookhouse And Pub Ripley0.7 km
- Fusion Yoga Studio And Wellbing Centre0.6 km
- Honey Bee Bistro0.8 km
- Kathmandhu Gurkha II0.7 km
- Market Place Cafe0.7 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Daily Food & Wine0.8 km
- Dinos0.7 km
- Family House0.7 km
- Good Food Inn0.7 km
- Little China0.7 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ambergate4.9 km
- Alfreton5.5 km
- Belper6.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Spinney0.0 km
- The Spinney0.0 km
- Moss Lane0.1 km
- Moss Lane0.2 km
- Woodlands Nursing Home0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE53DW · Data under Open Government Licence