Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

PENTRICH ROAD, DE55 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENTRICH ROAD, DE55 1BN.

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

325

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DE55 1BN 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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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
workEmployment
6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DE55 1BN — age 43, 75% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £161k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 115.9% year-on-year.

home £161,666 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE55 1BN is a safe, established residential area on Pentrich Road, 1.2km from Sleetmoor in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Swanwick ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 115.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00098491 (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 1BN. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 210,500

2 sales · Mean £ 210,500

Terraced

£ 131,475

10 sales · Mean £ 132,395

Detached

£ 300,500

2 sales · Mean £ 300,500

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

DE55 1BN has low crime rates — 38 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 offences48
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson5
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Swanwick Primary School

Requires Improvement408 pupils0.2 km
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Swanwick Hall School

Good1106 pupils0.4 km
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Swanwick School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Booths Convenience (Go Local Extra)0.2 km
  • Swanwick Discount Stores0.2 km
  • Swanwick Service Station Esso Shop Shop 'n Drive0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Boot & Slipper0.1 km
  • Cross Keys0.5 km
  • Swanwick Methodist Church0.2 km
  • The Boot And Slipper0.1 km
  • The Gate Inn0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Pantry0.5 km
  • The Salt Pot0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Oriental Chef0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton3.6 km
  • Ambergate5.5 km
  • Whatstandwell6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Pentrich Road0.0 km
  • Pentrich Road0.0 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • Orchard Crescent0.2 km
  • Orchard Crescent0.2 km