Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

HIGHFIELD ROAD, DE55 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD ROAD, DE55 1BW.

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
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DE55 1BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £139k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DE55 1BW is a safe, established residential area on Highfield Road, 0.9km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 1BW 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 1BW. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 139,950

4 sales · Mean £ 138,725

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

DE55 1BW has low crime rates — 34 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 offences24
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order4
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Swanwick Primary School

Requires Improvement408 pupils0.3 km
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Swanwick Hall School

Good1106 pupils0.7 km
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Swanwick School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Dog Inn1.0 km
  • Boot & Slipper0.6 km
  • Cross Keys0.9 km
  • Swanwick Methodist Church0.7 km
  • The Boot And Slipper0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Booths Convenience (Go Local Extra)0.7 km
  • Swanwick Discount Stores0.6 km
  • Swanwick Service Station Esso Shop Shop 'n Drive0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Pantry0.9 km
  • The Salt Pot0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Oriental Chef0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton4.0 km
  • Ambergate5.1 km
  • Whatstandwell6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Broad Oaks Farm0.2 km
  • Broad Oaks Farm0.2 km
  • Orchard Crescent0.3 km
  • Orchard Crescent0.3 km
  • Pentrich Road0.5 km