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.
VICTORIA STREET, DE5 3BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA STREET, DE5 3BG.
264
41
£ 36,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
The Ripley Academy
Lons Infant School
Ripley Junior School
Ripley Nursery School
Waingroves Primary School
Ripley Infant School
Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.7 km
- Farm Foods0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.4 km
- Lidl0.6 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: DE53BG · Data under Open Government Licence