Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

LOWES HILL, DE5 3DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWES HILL, DE5 3DW.

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Population

229

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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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.

home £208,112 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order7
Other theft4

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 pupils1.0 km
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Ripley Nursery School

Good120 pupils1.1 km
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Ripley Junior School

Good331 pupils1.4 km
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Ripley Infant School

Good161 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Sweet Retreat0.7 km
  • Birds0.8 km
  • Boots0.8 km
  • Boyes0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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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
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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
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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