Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

CRAYS HILL, DE55 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAYS HILL, DE55 1AS.

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Population

204

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

37%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 96% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, DE55 1AS is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 13.1% year-on-year.

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

DE55 1AS is a sought-after residential area on Crays Hill, 0.5km from Leabrooks in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Swanwick ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, DE55 1AS is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £314k, up 13.1% year-on-year. 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 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00098490 (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 DE55 1AS. The average age is 57.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 314,000

4 sales · Mean £ 319,500

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

DE55 1AS has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences19
Drugs2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Swanwick School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils0.3 km
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Swanwick Hall School

Good1106 pupils0.9 km
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Riddings Infant and Nursery School

Good219 pupils1.1 km
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Somerlea Park Junior School

Good149 pupils1.2 km
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Somercotes Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils1.2 km
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Swanwick Primary School

Requires Improvement408 pupils1.3 km
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Riddings Junior School

Good232 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Value Sweetstore0.9 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • Owen Taylor & Sons0.8 km
  • R D News0.8 km
  • Riddings Pharmacy0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Tree Tops Activity Centre0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Lux Beauty And Tanning0.8 km
  • The Crown Inn0.9 km
  • The Gate Inn0.5 km
  • The Red Lion Inn0.9 km
  • Three Horse Shoes0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.9 km
  • Leabrooks Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Wok Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton3.2 km
  • Ambergate6.6 km
  • Langley Mill7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • St Andrews Close0.1 km
  • St Andrews Close0.2 km
  • Crays Hill0.2 km
  • Crays Hill0.3 km
  • The Gate0.5 km