Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

THE DELVES, DE55 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DELVES, DE55 1AR.

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

267

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /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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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DE55 1AR's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership, and £252k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £252k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 5.3% year-on-year.

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

DE55 1AR is a sought-after residential area on The Delves, 0.8km from Leabrooks in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Swanwick ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, DE55 1AR is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k, down 5.3% 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00098485 (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 DE55 1AR. 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

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 260,000

18 sales · Mean £ 278,638

Semi-Detached

£ 180,000

7 sales · Mean £ 168,785

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

DE55 1AR has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences31
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Swanwick School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils0.0 km
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Swanwick Hall School

Good1106 pupils0.6 km
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Swanwick Primary School

Requires Improvement408 pupils1.0 km
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Riddings Infant and Nursery School

Good219 pupils1.4 km
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Somercotes Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils1.4 km
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Somerlea Park Junior School

Good149 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Booths Convenience (Go Local Extra)0.7 km
  • Swanwick Discount Stores0.8 km
  • Swanwick Service Station Esso Shop Shop 'n Drive0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Boot & Slipper0.8 km
  • Cross Keys0.8 km
  • Swanwick Methodist Church0.7 km
  • The Boot And Slipper0.8 km
  • The Gate Inn0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Pantry0.8 km
  • The Salt Pot0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Leabrooks Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Oriental Chef0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton3.2 km
  • Ambergate6.4 km
  • Langley Mill7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • St Andrews Close0.2 km
  • The Gate0.2 km
  • The Gate0.2 km
  • St Andrews Close0.2 km
  • Swanwick Hall School0.4 km