DE5 3BS is a well-regarded residential area located 0.5km from Nuttals Park in Ripley (Amber Valley). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ripley ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
The people who live in DE5 3BS are typical of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for DE5 3BS are sourced from Output Area E00098409 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE5 3BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE5 3BS.
217
47
£ 38,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE5 3BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 60% of tenure in DE5 3BS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 47-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE5 3BS. The average age is 47.4. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE5 3BS is above average at 92 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
Lons Infant School
Ripley Nursery School
Ripley Junior School
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Ripley Infant School
The Ripley Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Albion News0.6 km
- Holmfield Chemist0.7 km
- Critchlow's General Store0.7 km
- Mr Steel Limited0.9 km
- Sweet Retreat0.1 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Pear Tree Hotel0.4 km
- Ambers Pool Sports Bar0.2 km
- Cock Hotel/Association0.1 km
- George Inn0.7 km
- Nags Head Ripley Ltd0.4 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.3 km
- Central England Co-operative0.6 km
- Farm Foods0.2 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Central England Co-operative0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Ambergate Chip Shop0.7 km
- Bill's Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Daily Food & Wine0.3 km
- Dinos0.3 km
- Family House0.3 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Cookhouse And Pub Ripley0.8 km
- Fusion Yoga Studio And Wellbing Centre0.1 km
- Honey Bee Bistro0.2 km
- Kathmandhu Gurkha II0.1 km
- Market Place Cafe0.1 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ambergate5.0 km
- Belper5.8 km
- Alfreton6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Market Place0.1 km
- Church Street0.1 km
- Grosvenor Road0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE53BS · Data under Open Government Licence