RAVEN CLOSE, DE55 4DP House Prices & Local Information

DE55 4DP is a safe, established residential area on Raven Close, 0.3km from Riddings in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Ironville and Riddings ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 17.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 4DP are sourced from Output Area E00098336 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.