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.
LARK HILL, DE55 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARK HILL, DE55 1DD.
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£ 39,500 /yr
41%
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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)0.5 km
- Swanwick Discount Stores0.5 km
- Swanwick Service Station Esso Shop Shop 'n Drive0.2 km
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
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Pantry0.2 km
- The Salt Pot0.6 km
- Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen)1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: DE551DD · Data under Open Government Licence