Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

BURLEIGH CRESCENT, DE55 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURLEIGH CRESCENT, DE55 1DF.

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

243

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

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.

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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DE55 1DF's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £217k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

DE55 1DF is a sought-after residential area on Burleigh Crescent, 0.5km from Sleetmoor in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Swanwick ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE55, DE55 1DF offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The 55 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k, down 1.1% year-on-year. 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00098496 (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 1DF. The average age is 54.8. 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 Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
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

£ 215,000

6 sales · Mean £ 199,166

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

DE55 1DF has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Swanwick Hall School

Good1106 pupils0.7 km
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Swanwick School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils0.7 km
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Swanwick Primary School

Requires Improvement408 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Booths Convenience (Go Local Extra)0.5 km
  • Swanwick Discount Stores0.5 km
  • Swanwick Service Station Esso Shop Shop 'n Drive0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Boot & Slipper0.6 km
  • Cross Keys0.3 km
  • Swanwick Methodist Church0.5 km
  • The Boot And Slipper0.6 km
  • The Gate Inn0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Pantry0.3 km
  • The Salt Pot0.6 km
  • Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen)0.9 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Oriental Chef0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton2.9 km
  • Ambergate6.2 km
  • Whatstandwell7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Sleetmoor Lane0.2 km
  • Larkhill0.3 km
  • Larkhill0.3 km
  • Sleetmoor Lane0.3 km
  • Cross Keys0.3 km