Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

NOTTINGHAM ROAD, DE5 3DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NOTTINGHAM ROAD, DE5 3DJ.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE5 3DJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

DE5 3DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £100k.

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

DE5 3DJ is an active urban area on Nottingham Road, 0.4km from Greenwich in Ripley (Amber Valley). Administratively it sits within Ripley ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DE5 3DJ are sourced from Output Area E00098416 (shared with 15 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 3DJ. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 125,000

1 sales · Mean £ 125,000

Flat

£ 76,000

1 sales · Mean £ 76,000

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

Crime around DE5 3DJ is above average at 110 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.

Violence and sexual offences208
Anti-social behaviour76
Public order47
Criminal damage and arson45
Shoplifting37

school Local Schools

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

Good367 pupils0.5 km
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Lons Infant School

Requires Improvement85 pupils0.7 km
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Ripley Nursery School

Good120 pupils0.7 km
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Ripley Junior School

Good331 pupils0.8 km
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Ripley Infant School

Good161 pupils0.9 km
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The Ripley Academy

Good799 pupils1.1 km
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Waingroves Primary School

Good204 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Albion News0.3 km
  • Holmfield Chemist0.5 km
  • Critchlow's General Store1.0 km
  • Sweet Retreat0.2 km
  • Birds0.2 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Pear Tree Hotel0.4 km
  • Ambers Pool Sports Bar0.1 km
  • Cock Hotel/Association0.1 km
  • George Inn0.7 km
  • Nags Head Ripley Ltd0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.3 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.8 km
  • Farm Foods0.2 km
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Ambergate Chip Shop0.5 km
  • Bill's Fish And Chips0.8 km
  • Daily Food & Wine0.1 km
  • Dinos0.0 km
  • Family House0.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Cookhouse And Pub Ripley0.6 km
  • Fusion Yoga Studio And Wellbing Centre0.2 km
  • Honey Bee Bistro0.1 km
  • Kathmandhu Gurkha II0.1 km
  • Market Place Cafe0.2 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ambergate5.3 km
  • Alfreton6.0 km
  • Belper6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Coop Square0.0 km
  • Midland Hotel0.1 km
  • Grosvenor Road0.1 km
  • Chapel Street0.1 km
  • Chapel Street0.2 km