DE5 3AZ is a safe, established residential area on Nottingham Road, 0.4km from Porterhouse in Ripley (Amber Valley). Administratively it sits within Ripley ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, DE5 3AZ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 345.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE5 3AZ are sourced from Output Area E00098415 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NOTTINGHAM ROAD, DE5 3AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NOTTINGHAM ROAD, DE5 3AZ.
343
41
£ 36,300 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE5 3AZ — age 41, 79% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 345.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE5 3AZ. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 267,000
1 sales · Mean £ 267,000
Terraced
£ 100,000
7 sales · Mean £ 91,428
Semi-Detached
£ 197,500
8 sales · Mean £ 209,993
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE5 3AZ has low crime rates — 40 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
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
The Ripley Academy
Waingroves Primary School
Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled
Ripley Junior School
Ripley Nursery School
Lons Infant School
Ripley Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Albion News0.5 km
- Holmfield Chemist0.7 km
- Mill Hill Convenience0.7 km
- Sweet Retreat1.0 km
- Birds0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Beehive Inn0.8 km
- Pear Tree Hotel1.0 km
- Ambers Pool Sports Bar0.9 km
- Cock Hotel/Association0.9 km
- Nags Head Ripley Ltd1.0 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Elior UK At Forbo0.8 km
- Cookhouse And Pub Ripley0.7 km
- Fusion Yoga Studio And Wellbing Centre1.0 km
- Honey Bee Bistro0.8 km
- Kathmandhu Gurkha II0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.9 km
- Farm Foods0.9 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Ambergate Chip Shop0.7 km
- The Gate Fryer0.6 km
- Daily Food & Wine0.7 km
- Dinos0.8 km
- Family House0.8 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Mill5.4 km
- Alfreton5.8 km
- Ambergate6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Brickyard Lane0.0 km
- Moss Cottage0.1 km
- Greenwich Recreation Ground0.2 km
- Moss Cottage0.2 km
- Greenwich Recreation Ground0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE53AZ · Data under Open Government Licence