DE55 1AY is a sought-after residential area on Broadway, 0.9km from Sleetmoor in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Swanwick ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
For serious buyers, DE55 1AY is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 61 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 90% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k. 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 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00098488 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROADWAY, DE55 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADWAY, DE55 1AY.
224
61
£ 39,500 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE55 1AY 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.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 90% owner-occupation and an average age of 61, DE55 1AY is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 1AY. The average age is 61.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 225,000
8 sales · Mean £ 239,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 1AY has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
Swanwick Hall School
Swanwick School and Sports College
Swanwick Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Booths Convenience (Go Local Extra)0.3 km
- Swanwick Discount Stores0.4 km
- Swanwick Service Station Esso Shop Shop 'n Drive0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Boot & Slipper0.3 km
- Cross Keys0.4 km
- Swanwick Methodist Church0.3 km
- The Boot And Slipper0.3 km
- The Gate Inn0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Pantry0.4 km
- The Salt Pot0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Oriental Chef0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton3.3 km
- Ambergate6.0 km
- Whatstandwell7.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Green0.1 km
- The Green0.1 km
- Swanwick Hall School0.2 km
- Church0.3 km
- Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE551AY · Data under Open Government Licence