Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

BELVEDERE CLOSE, DE55 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELVEDERE CLOSE, DE55 1BY.

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Population

224

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Avg Age

61

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE55 1BY 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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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

DE55 1BY is a settled retirement community — average age 61, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £131k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

DE55 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Belvedere Close, 1.0km from Sleetmoor in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Swanwick ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, DE55 1BY is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents here average 61 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £131k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00098488 (shared with 9 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 1BY. The average age is 61.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Flat

£ 109,500

2 sales · Mean £ 109,500

Detached

£ 375,000

1 sales · Mean £ 375,000

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

DE55 1BY has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences53
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Swanwick Hall School

Good1106 pupils0.2 km
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Swanwick School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils0.4 km
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Swanwick Primary School

Requires Improvement408 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Booths Convenience (Go Local Extra)0.4 km
  • Swanwick Discount Stores0.5 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 Inn0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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

  • Alfreton3.3 km
  • Ambergate6.0 km
  • Whatstandwell7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Swanwick Hall School0.1 km
  • The Green0.1 km
  • The Green0.2 km
  • The Gate0.2 km
  • The Gate0.2 km