DE5 3DX is a mixed residential area on Mount Pleasant, 0.6km from Hammersmith in Ripley (Amber Valley). Administratively it sits within Ripley ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, DE5 3DX represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £198k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE5 3DX are sourced from Output Area E00098411 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOUNT PLEASANT, DE5 3DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT PLEASANT, DE5 3DX.
205
50
£ 36,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DE5 3DX's 70% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE5 3DX. The average age is 50.4. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,000
3 sales · Mean £ 135,000
Detached
£ 330,000
1 sales · Mean £ 330,000
Semi-Detached
£ 129,000
1 sales · Mean £ 129,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE5 3DX is above average at 92 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
The Ripley Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Albion News0.8 km
- Holmfield Chemist0.9 km
- Critchlow's General Store0.8 km
- Sweet Retreat0.4 km
- Birds0.5 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Pear Tree Hotel0.7 km
- Ambers Pool Sports Bar0.3 km
- Cock Hotel/Association0.3 km
- George Inn0.3 km
- Nags Head Ripley Ltd0.1 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.6 km
- Central England Co-operative1.0 km
- Farm Foods0.5 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Central England Co-operative0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Ambergate Chip Shop0.9 km
- Bill's Fish And Chips1.0 km
- Daily Food & Wine0.5 km
- Dinos0.4 km
- Family House0.4 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Cookhouse And Pub Ripley0.7 km
- Fusion Yoga Studio And Wellbing Centre0.3 km
- Honey Bee Bistro0.5 km
- Kathmandhu Gurkha II0.3 km
- Market Place Cafe0.4 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
- Moss Lane0.2 km
- Argyll Road0.2 km
- Moss Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE53DX · Data under Open Government Licence