Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

HICKTON ROAD, DE55 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HICKTON ROAD, DE55 1AF.

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

309

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

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

DE55 1AF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £259k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 23.3% year-on-year.

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

DE55 1AF is a sought-after residential area on Hickton Road, 1.4km from Leabrooks in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Swanwick ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE55, DE55 1AF offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k, up 23.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00098486 (shared with 7 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 1AF. 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

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

5 sales · Mean £ 258,780

Terraced

£ 295,000

3 sales · Mean £ 283,316

Detached

£ 262,500

12 sales · Mean £ 290,208

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

DE55 1AF has low crime rates — 15 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 offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Swanwick Hall School

Good1106 pupils0.4 km
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Swanwick School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils0.7 km
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Swanwick Primary School

Requires Improvement408 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Booths Convenience (Go Local Extra)0.8 km
  • Swanwick Discount Stores0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Boot & Slipper0.7 km
  • Swanwick Methodist Church0.8 km
  • The Boot And Slipper0.7 km
  • The Gate Inn0.5 km
  • The Steampacket0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Salt Pot0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Oriental Chef0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton3.9 km
  • Ambergate5.8 km
  • Langley Mill7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hickton Road0.2 km
  • Hickton Road0.2 km
  • Butterley Grange0.4 km
  • Swanwick Hall School0.5 km
  • The Gate0.5 km