Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

BRACKENDALE ROAD, DE55 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRACKENDALE ROAD, DE55 1DJ.

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Population

341

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE55 1DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DE55 1DJ's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £270k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 36.9% year-on-year.

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

DE55 1DJ is a sought-after residential area on Brackendale Road, 0.4km 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 1DJ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 46 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, down 36.9% 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00098498 (shared with 6 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 1DJ. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

5 sales · Mean £ 163,000

Terraced

£ 330,000

1 sales · Mean £ 330,000

Detached

£ 214,950

7 sales · Mean £ 256,063

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

DE55 1DJ has low crime rates — 14 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 School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils0.7 km
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Swanwick Hall School

Good1106 pupils0.8 km
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Swanwick Primary School

Requires Improvement408 pupils1.0 km
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Somercotes Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Booths Convenience (Go Local Extra)0.6 km
  • Swanwick Discount Stores0.6 km
  • Swanwick Service Station Esso Shop Shop 'n Drive0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Boot & Slipper0.7 km
  • Cross Keys0.4 km
  • Swanwick Methodist Church0.6 km
  • The Boot And Slipper0.7 km
  • The Gate Inn0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Pantry0.4 km
  • The Salt Pot0.7 km
  • Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen)0.9 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Oriental Chef0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton2.8 km
  • Ambergate6.3 km
  • Whatstandwell7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Larkhill0.3 km
  • Larkhill0.3 km
  • Sleetmoor Lane0.3 km
  • Sleetmoor Lane0.3 km
  • Bloomfield Road0.3 km