DE55 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Belvedere Close, 1.0km from Sleetmoor in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Swanwick ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
For serious buyers, DE55 1BY is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents here average 61 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 90% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £131k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00098488 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELVEDERE CLOSE, DE55 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELVEDERE CLOSE, DE55 1BY.
224
61
£ 39,500 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE55 1BY 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.
Area Character
DE55 1BY is a settled retirement community — average age 61, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £131k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 1BY. The average age is 61.3. 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
Flat
£ 109,500
2 sales · Mean £ 109,500
Detached
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 1BY has low crime rates — 23 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 Hall School
Swanwick School and Sports College
Swanwick Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Booths Convenience (Go Local Extra)0.4 km
- Swanwick Discount Stores0.5 km
- Swanwick Service Station Esso Shop Shop 'n Drive0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Boot & Slipper0.4 km
- Cross Keys0.6 km
- Swanwick Methodist Church0.4 km
- The Boot And Slipper0.4 km
- The Gate Inn0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Pantry0.6 km
- The Salt Pot0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Oriental Chef0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton3.3 km
- Ambergate6.0 km
- Whatstandwell7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Swanwick Hall School0.1 km
- The Green0.1 km
- The Green0.2 km
- The Gate0.2 km
- The Gate0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE551BY · Data under Open Government Licence