Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

ARLINGTON DRIVE, DE55 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARLINGTON DRIVE, DE55 1BD.

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

303

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

DE55 1BD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £238k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 25.0% year-on-year.

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

DE55 1BD is a sought-after residential area on Arlington Drive, 0.8km from Sleetmoor in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Swanwick ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE55, DE55 1BD offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £238k, up 25.0% 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00098499 (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 1BD. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 253,750

4 sales · Mean £ 246,125

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

DE55 1BD has low crime rates — 22 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 offences53
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Swanwick Hall School

Good1106 pupils0.4 km
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Swanwick School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils0.5 km
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Swanwick Primary School

Requires Improvement408 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Booths Convenience (Go Local Extra)0.3 km
  • Swanwick Discount Stores0.3 km
  • Swanwick Service Station Esso Shop Shop 'n Drive0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Boot & Slipper0.3 km
  • Cross Keys0.3 km
  • Swanwick Methodist Church0.3 km
  • The Boot And Slipper0.3 km
  • The Gate Inn0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Pantry0.3 km
  • The Salt Pot0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Oriental Chef0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton3.1 km
  • Ambergate6.0 km
  • Whatstandwell7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Green0.2 km
  • The Green0.2 km
  • Cross Keys0.3 km
  • High Street0.3 km
  • Swanwick Hall School0.3 km