Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

FERRERS WAY, DE5 3DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERRERS WAY, DE5 3DY.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DE5 3DY — age 50, 80% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £223k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 56.7% year-on-year.

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

DE5 3DY is a sought-after residential area on Ferrers Way, 0.4km from Hammersmith in Ripley (Amber Valley). Administratively it sits within Ripley ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, DE5 3DY is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £223k, up 56.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE5 3DY are sourced from Output Area E00098404 (shared with 5 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 3DY. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 176,000

8 sales · Mean £ 185,000

Semi-Detached

£ 201,250

2 sales · Mean £ 201,250

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

DE5 3DY has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21
Shoplifting17
Other theft7
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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Lons Infant School

Requires Improvement85 pupils0.2 km
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Ripley Nursery School

Good120 pupils1.0 km
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Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Good367 pupils1.3 km
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Ripley Infant School

Good161 pupils1.3 km
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Ripley Junior School

Good331 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative1.0 km
  • Farm Foods0.9 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.3 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Critchlow's General Store0.7 km
  • Sweet Retreat0.7 km
  • Birds0.9 km
  • Boots0.9 km
  • Boyes0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Ambers Pool Sports Bar0.7 km
  • Cock Hotel/Association0.8 km
  • George Inn0.3 km
  • Nags Head Ripley Ltd0.6 km
  • Regal0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Fusion Yoga Studio And Wellbing Centre0.7 km
  • Honey Bee Bistro0.9 km
  • Kathmandhu Gurkha II0.8 km
  • Market Place Cafe0.8 km
  • Midland Railway Butterley0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Daily Food & Wine1.0 km
  • Dinos0.9 km
  • Family House0.9 km
  • Good Food Inn0.8 km
  • Little China0.8 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ambergate4.6 km
  • Alfreton5.7 km
  • Belper5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Padley Close0.1 km
  • Northam Drive0.2 km
  • Darley Drive0.2 km
  • Ferrers Way0.2 km
  • Lowes Hill0.3 km