Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

VICTORIA STREET, DE5 3BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA STREET, DE5 3BG.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DE5 3BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

DE5 3BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

DE5 3BG is a mixed residential area on Victoria Street, 0.2km from Greenwich in Ripley (Amber Valley). Administratively it sits within Ripley ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE5 3BG are sourced from Output Area E00098413 (shared with 3 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 DE5 3BG. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 120,000

13 sales · Mean £ 122,230

Terraced

£ 103,000

19 sales · Mean £ 102,328

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

Crime around DE5 3BG is moderate at 84 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 offences127
Public order47
Criminal damage and arson41
Drugs33
Anti-social behaviour28

school Local Schools

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Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Good367 pupils0.1 km
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The Ripley Academy

Good799 pupils0.9 km
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Lons Infant School

Requires Improvement85 pupils1.1 km
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Ripley Junior School

Good331 pupils1.2 km
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Ripley Nursery School

Good120 pupils1.2 km
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Waingroves Primary School

Good204 pupils1.3 km
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Ripley Infant School

Good161 pupils1.3 km
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Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled

Good259 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Albion News0.4 km
  • Holmfield Chemist0.7 km
  • Mill Hill Convenience0.9 km
  • Sweet Retreat0.7 km
  • Birds0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Beehive Inn0.9 km
  • Pear Tree Hotel0.8 km
  • Ambers Pool Sports Bar0.6 km
  • Cock Hotel/Association0.6 km
  • Nags Head Ripley Ltd0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.7 km
  • Farm Foods0.7 km
  • Sainsburys0.4 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Ambergate Chip Shop0.7 km
  • The Gate Fryer0.9 km
  • Daily Food & Wine0.5 km
  • Dinos0.5 km
  • Family House0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Cookhouse And Pub Ripley0.4 km
  • Fusion Yoga Studio And Wellbing Centre0.7 km
  • Honey Bee Bistro0.6 km
  • Kathmandhu Gurkha II0.6 km
  • Market Place Cafe0.7 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Langley Mill5.7 km
  • Alfreton5.8 km
  • Ambergate5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Fletcher Street0.1 km
  • St Johns Primary0.1 km
  • Fletcher Street0.1 km
  • Greenwich Recreation Ground0.2 km
  • Greenwich Recreation Ground0.2 km