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.
FERRERS WAY, DE5 3DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERRERS WAY, DE5 3DY.
265
50
£ 38,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Lons Infant School
Ripley Nursery School
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Ripley Infant School
Ripley Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Central England Co-operative1.0 km
- Farm Foods0.9 km
- Central England Co-operative0.3 km
- Lidl0.7 km
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: DE53DY · Data under Open Government Licence