Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

LARK HILL, DE55 1DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARK HILL, DE55 1DD.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

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.

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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

DE55 1DD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £375k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £375k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 23.0% year-on-year.

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

DE55 1DD is a sought-after residential area on Lark Hill, 0.6km from Sleetmoor in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Swanwick ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, DE55 1DD is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Residents average 55 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 91% 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 £375k, up 23.0% 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 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00098496 (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 1DD. The average age is 54.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 375,000

16 sales · Mean £ 385,968

Semi-Detached

£ 145,000

1 sales · Mean £ 145,000

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

DE55 1DD 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 offences31
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Swanwick Hall School

Good1106 pupils0.7 km
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Swanwick School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils0.7 km
P

Swanwick Primary School

Requires Improvement408 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Booths Convenience (Go Local Extra)0.5 km
  • Swanwick Discount Stores0.5 km
  • Swanwick Service Station Esso Shop Shop 'n Drive0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Boot & Slipper0.6 km
  • Cross Keys0.2 km
  • Swanwick Methodist Church0.5 km
  • The Boot And Slipper0.6 km
  • The Gate Inn0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Pantry0.2 km
  • The Salt Pot0.6 km
  • Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen)1.0 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Oriental Chef0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton2.9 km
  • Ambergate6.1 km
  • Whatstandwell7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Sleetmoor Lane0.2 km
  • Cross Keys0.3 km
  • Sleetmoor Lane0.3 km
  • Larkhill0.3 km
  • Larkhill0.3 km