Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

DERBY ROAD, DE55 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERBY ROAD, DE55 1AD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

323

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE55 1AD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
workEmployment
6/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DE55 1AD — age 44, 79% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 1.9% year-on-year.

home £238,750 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE55 1AD is a safe, established residential area on Derby Road, 1.4km from Sleetmoor in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Swanwick ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £238k, up 1.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00098492 (shared with 4 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 DE55 1AD. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 172,500

5 sales · Mean £ 196,100

Detached

£ 313,000

6 sales · Mean £ 293,158

Semi-Detached

£ 185,750

12 sales · Mean £ 196,916

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

DE55 1AD has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences49
Public order14
Anti-social behaviour12
Other crime4
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Swanwick Hall School

Good1106 pupils0.2 km
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Swanwick Primary School

Requires Improvement408 pupils0.3 km
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Swanwick School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Booths Convenience (Go Local Extra)0.4 km
  • Swanwick Discount Stores0.4 km
  • Swanwick Service Station Esso Shop Shop 'n Drive0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Boot & Slipper0.3 km
  • Cross Keys0.7 km
  • Swanwick Methodist Church0.4 km
  • The Boot And Slipper0.3 km
  • The Gate Inn0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Pantry0.7 km
  • The Salt Pot0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Oriental Chef0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton3.7 km
  • Ambergate5.6 km
  • Whatstandwell7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.2 km
  • Church0.2 km
  • Pentrich Road0.3 km
  • The Green0.3 km
  • Pentrich Road0.3 km