DE55 1AU is a sought-after residential area located 1.1km from Leabrooks 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.
DE55 1AU is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00098486 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE55 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE55 1AU.
309
47
£ 39,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
DE55 1AU 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. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 1AU. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 1AU has low crime rates — 22 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
Swanwick School and Sports College
Swanwick Hall School
Swanwick Primary School
Riddings Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Value Sweetstore1.0 km
- Booths Convenience (Go Local Extra)0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Tree Tops Activity Centre1.0 km
- The Salt Pot0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Boot & Slipper0.9 km
- Swanwick Methodist Church0.9 km
- The Boot And Slipper0.9 km
- The Gate Inn0.4 km
- The Steampacket0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Oriental Chef0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton3.7 km
- Ambergate6.2 km
- Langley Mill6.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Gate0.4 km
- The Gate0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE551AU · Data under Open Government Licence