Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

DE55 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE55 1AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

309

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

DE55 1AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

DE55 1AE is a sought-after residential area located 1.1km from Sleetmoor in Somercotes and Swanwick. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Swanwick ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

This is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00098486 (shared with 7 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 DE55 1AE. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

DE55 1AE has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences42
Public order13
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson6
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Swanwick Hall School

Good1106 pupils0.1 km
P

Swanwick Primary School

Requires Improvement408 pupils0.5 km
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Swanwick School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Booths Convenience (Go Local Extra)0.2 km
  • Swanwick Discount Stores0.3 km
  • Swanwick Service Station Esso Shop Shop 'n Drive0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Boot & Slipper0.2 km
  • Cross Keys0.5 km
  • Swanwick Methodist Church0.2 km
  • The Boot And Slipper0.2 km
  • The Gate Inn0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Pantry0.5 km
  • The Salt Pot0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Oriental Chef0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton3.4 km
  • Ambergate5.8 km
  • Whatstandwell7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Green0.1 km
  • The Green0.1 km
  • Church0.1 km
  • Church0.1 km
  • Swanwick Hall School0.2 km