DE55 1AQ is a sought-after residential area on The Delves, 1.0km 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 1AQ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k. 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00098485 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE DELVES, DE55 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DELVES, DE55 1AQ.
267
51
£ 39,500 /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
DE55 1AQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £220k, 95% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 1AQ. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 220,000
3 sales · Mean £ 190,000
Semi-Detached
£ 163,000
1 sales · Mean £ 163,000
Terraced
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 1AQ has low crime rates — 18 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.
school Local Schools
Swanwick School and Sports College
Swanwick Hall School
Swanwick Primary School
Riddings Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Booths Convenience (Go Local Extra)0.6 km
- Swanwick Discount Stores0.7 km
- Swanwick Service Station Esso Shop Shop 'n Drive0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Boot & Slipper0.6 km
- Cross Keys0.8 km
- Swanwick Methodist Church0.6 km
- The Boot And Slipper0.6 km
- The Gate Inn0.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Pantry0.8 km
- The Salt Pot0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Oriental Chef0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton3.4 km
- Ambergate6.2 km
- Langley Mill7.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Gate0.0 km
- The Gate0.0 km
- Swanwick Hall School0.3 km
- St Andrews Close0.3 km
- The Green0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE551AQ · Data under Open Government Licence