Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

BLISWORTH WAY, DE55 1EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLISWORTH WAY, DE55 1EH.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

60%

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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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE55 1EH combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£240k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 42.9% year-on-year.

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

DE55 1EH is a sought-after residential area on Blisworth Way, 0.7km 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 1EH offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 96% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, down 42.9% 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 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00098487 (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 1EH. The average age is 44.9. 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 Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 259,950

13 sales · Mean £ 246,838

Semi-Detached

£ 151,250

2 sales · Mean £ 151,250

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

DE55 1EH has low crime rates — 17 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 offences51
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Swanwick School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils0.5 km
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Swanwick Hall School

Good1106 pupils0.5 km
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Swanwick Primary School

Requires Improvement408 pupils0.8 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 Drive0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Boot & Slipper0.5 km
  • Cross Keys0.4 km
  • Swanwick Methodist Church0.4 km
  • The Boot And Slipper0.5 km
  • The Gate Inn0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Pantry0.4 km
  • The Salt Pot0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Oriental Chef0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton3.0 km
  • Ambergate6.1 km
  • Whatstandwell7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Green0.3 km
  • The Green0.3 km
  • Cross Keys0.4 km
  • Cross Keys0.4 km
  • Swanwick Hall School0.4 km