Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

DERBY ROAD, DE55 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERBY ROAD, DE55 1BH.

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

329

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

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.

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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DE55 1BH 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. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

DE55 1BH is a sought-after residential area on Derby Road, 0.7km 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 1BH offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% 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 33 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00098495 (shared with 20 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 1BH. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

DE55 1BH has low crime rates — 33 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 offences9
Drugs2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Alfreton Park Community Special School

Good109 pupils1.1 km
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Croft Infant School

Good157 pupils1.3 km
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Woodbridge Junior School

Good212 pupils1.3 km
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Alfreton Nursery School

Outstanding88 pupils1.3 km
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David Nieper Academy

Good679 pupils1.3 km
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Swanwick Hall School

Good1106 pupils1.3 km
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Swanwick School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils1.4 km
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Swanwick Primary School

Requires Improvement408 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Miners Arms0.9 km
  • Alfreton Masonic Hall / The Watchorn0.8 km
  • Cross Keys0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Local Fry And Grill0.9 km
  • Oriental0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen)0.6 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • The Pantry0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Swanwick Service Station Esso Shop Shop 'n Drive0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton2.5 km
  • Ambergate6.2 km
  • Whatstandwell7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Swanwick Colliery Road0.0 km
  • Old Swanwick Colliery Road0.2 km
  • Sleetmoor Lane0.4 km
  • Larkhill0.4 km
  • Larkhill0.4 km