Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

PENTRICH ROAD, DE55 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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

319

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE55 1BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

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

For families considering a move, DE55 1BQ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00098493 (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 1BQ. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 212,475

4 sales · Mean £ 209,237

Semi-Detached

£ 150,500

4 sales · Mean £ 157,125

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

DE55 1BQ has low crime rates — 43 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 offences37
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Swanwick Primary School

Requires Improvement408 pupils0.2 km
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Swanwick Hall School

Good1106 pupils0.6 km
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Swanwick School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Booths Convenience (Go Local Extra)0.4 km
  • Swanwick Discount Stores0.4 km
  • Swanwick Service Station Esso Shop Shop 'n Drive0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Boot & Slipper0.4 km
  • Cross Keys0.6 km
  • Swanwick Methodist Church0.4 km
  • The Boot And Slipper0.4 km
  • The Gate Inn1.0 km
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restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Pantry0.6 km
  • The Salt Pot0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Oriental Chef0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton3.7 km
  • Ambergate5.3 km
  • Whatstandwell6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Orchard Crescent0.0 km
  • Orchard Crescent0.0 km
  • Pentrich Road0.2 km
  • Pentrich Road0.2 km
  • Broad Oaks Farm0.3 km