DE5 3AY is a mixed residential area on Nottingham Road, 0.3km from Greenwich in Ripley (Amber Valley). Administratively it sits within Ripley ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, DE5 3AY represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £187k, down 39.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE5 3AY are sourced from Output Area E00170717 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NOTTINGHAM ROAD, DE5 3AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NOTTINGHAM ROAD, DE5 3AY.
344
45
£ 36,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DE5 3AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 39.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE5 3AY. The average age is 45.1. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 128,500
4 sales · Mean £ 141,125
Detached
£ 210,000
2 sales · Mean £ 210,000
Terraced
£ 103,000
1 sales · Mean £ 103,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE5 3AY is moderate at 86 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.
school Local Schools
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
The Ripley Academy
Waingroves Primary School
Lons Infant School
Ripley Junior School
Ripley Nursery School
Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled
Ripley Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Albion News0.5 km
- Holmfield Chemist0.8 km
- Mill Hill Convenience0.9 km
- Sweet Retreat0.9 km
- Birds0.8 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Beehive Inn0.9 km
- Pear Tree Hotel0.9 km
- Ambers Pool Sports Bar0.8 km
- Cock Hotel/Association0.8 km
- Nags Head Ripley Ltd0.8 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Elior UK At Forbo0.9 km
- Cookhouse And Pub Ripley0.5 km
- Fusion Yoga Studio And Wellbing Centre0.8 km
- Honey Bee Bistro0.7 km
- Kathmandhu Gurkha II0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.9 km
- Farm Foods0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.5 km
- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Ambergate Chip Shop0.8 km
- The Gate Fryer0.8 km
- Daily Food & Wine0.6 km
- Dinos0.7 km
- Family House0.7 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill5.6 km
- Alfreton5.7 km
- Ambergate5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Greenwich Recreation Ground0.0 km
- Greenwich Recreation Ground0.0 km
- St Johns Primary0.2 km
- Brickyard Lane0.2 km
- Fletcher Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE53AY · Data under Open Government Licence