DE55 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Pentrich Road, 1.0km from Pentrich in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Swanwick ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £188k, up 60.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00098493 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENTRICH ROAD, DE55 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENTRICH ROAD, DE55 1BS.
319
45
£ 39,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE55 1BS — age 45, 85% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 60.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 1BS. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
16 sales · Mean £ 185,390
Terraced
£ 125,000
7 sales · Mean £ 127,635
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 1BS has low crime rates — 37 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.
school Local Schools
Swanwick Primary School
Swanwick Hall School
Swanwick School and Sports College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Booths Convenience (Go Local Extra)0.6 km
- Swanwick Discount Stores0.5 km
- Swanwick Service Station Esso Shop Shop 'n Drive0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Boot & Slipper0.5 km
- Cross Keys0.8 km
- Swanwick Methodist Church0.6 km
- The Boot And Slipper0.5 km
- The Steampacket0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Pantry0.8 km
- The Salt Pot0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Oriental Chef0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton3.8 km
- Ambergate5.2 km
- Whatstandwell6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Orchard Crescent0.2 km
- Orchard Crescent0.2 km
- Broad Oaks Farm0.2 km
- Broad Oaks Farm0.2 km
- Pentrich Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE551BS · Data under Open Government Licence