DE55 1BZ is a safe, established residential area on South Street, 1.2km from Pentrich in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Swanwick ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DE55 1BZ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £129k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 27.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00098494 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH STREET, DE55 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, DE55 1BZ.
376
39
£ 39,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE55 1BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in DE55 1BZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 27.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 1BZ. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 115,000
8 sales · Mean £ 125,062
Detached
£ 175,000
2 sales · Mean £ 175,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 1BZ has low crime rates — 41 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)0.5 km
- Swanwick Discount Stores0.4 km
- Swanwick Service Station Esso Shop Shop 'n Drive0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Boot & Slipper0.4 km
- Cross Keys0.7 km
- Swanwick Methodist Church0.5 km
- The Boot And Slipper0.4 km
- The Gate Inn0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Pantry0.7 km
- The Salt Pot0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Oriental Chef0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton3.8 km
- Ambergate5.3 km
- Whatstandwell6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Orchard Crescent0.2 km
- Orchard Crescent0.2 km
- Pentrich Road0.3 km
- Pentrich Road0.3 km
- Church0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE551BZ · Data under Open Government Licence