Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

THE GREEN, DE55 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GREEN, DE55 1BL.

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

323

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Avg Age

44

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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: DE55 1BL 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.

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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DE55 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 2.1% year-on-year.

home £130,500 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE55 1BL is a safe, established residential area on The Green, 1.1km from Sleetmoor in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Swanwick ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, DE55 1BL represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00098492 (shared with 4 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 1BL. The average age is 43.7. 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 Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 125,000

15 sales · Mean £ 133,990

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

DE55 1BL has low crime rates — 31 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.

Violence and sexual offences49
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson6
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Swanwick Hall School

Good1106 pupils0.3 km
P

Swanwick Primary School

Requires Improvement408 pupils0.4 km
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Swanwick School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Booths Convenience (Go Local Extra)0.1 km
  • Swanwick Discount Stores0.1 km
  • Swanwick Service Station Esso Shop Shop 'n Drive0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Boot & Slipper0.0 km
  • Cross Keys0.4 km
  • Swanwick Methodist Church0.1 km
  • The Boot And Slipper0.0 km
  • The Gate Inn0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Pantry0.4 km
  • The Salt Pot0.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Oriental Chef0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton3.4 km
  • Ambergate5.7 km
  • Whatstandwell7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street0.1 km
  • Pentrich Road0.1 km
  • Pentrich Road0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • Church0.1 km