DE5 3AQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Greenhillocks in Ripley (Amber Valley). Administratively it sits within Ripley ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
The people who live in DE5 3AQ are typical of a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DE5 3AQ are sourced from Output Area E00098396 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE5 3AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE5 3AQ.
559
34
£ 34,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE5 3AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE5 3AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE5 3AQ. The average age is 34.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE5 3AQ has low crime rates — 26 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
The Ripley Academy
Waingroves Primary School
Ripley Junior School
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Ripley Infant School
Ripley Nursery School
Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Ripleys Little Ale House1.0 km
- The Angel1.0 km
- Tom Said1.0 km
- Marehay Cricket Club0.8 km
- Beehive Inn0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Springs Of Living Water - Warm Space0.5 km
- Sylhet Spice1.0 km
- C0FFEE N BEAN1.0 km
- Monty's Cafe Bar1.0 km
- Undal0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Daily Food & Wine1.0 km
- Pizza King1.0 km
- Delicious Desserts Ripley0.9 km
- Ambergate Chip Shop0.5 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Paul Walker Butchers Ripley Ltd1.0 km
- Premier1.0 km
- Ripley Convenience Store And Off Licence1.0 km
- The Deli1.0 km
- Albion News0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill5.2 km
- Ambergate5.9 km
- Belper6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Inn0.1 km
- Railway Inn0.1 km
- Honeyfield Drive0.2 km
- Honeyfield Drive0.2 km
- Medical Centre0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE53AQ · Data under Open Government Licence