DE55 1DJ is a sought-after residential area on Brackendale Road, 0.4km from Sleetmoor 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 1DJ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, down 36.9% 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00098498 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRACKENDALE ROAD, DE55 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRACKENDALE ROAD, DE55 1DJ.
341
46
£ 39,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE55 1DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. DE55 1DJ's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £270k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 36.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 1DJ. The average age is 46.1. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
5 sales · Mean £ 163,000
Terraced
£ 330,000
1 sales · Mean £ 330,000
Detached
£ 214,950
7 sales · Mean £ 256,063
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 1DJ has low crime rates — 14 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.
school Local Schools
Swanwick School and Sports College
Swanwick Hall School
Swanwick Primary School
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Booths Convenience (Go Local Extra)0.6 km
- Swanwick Discount Stores0.6 km
- Swanwick Service Station Esso Shop Shop 'n Drive0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Boot & Slipper0.7 km
- Cross Keys0.4 km
- Swanwick Methodist Church0.6 km
- The Boot And Slipper0.7 km
- The Gate Inn0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Pantry0.4 km
- The Salt Pot0.7 km
- Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen)0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Oriental Chef0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton2.8 km
- Ambergate6.3 km
- Whatstandwell7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Larkhill0.3 km
- Larkhill0.3 km
- Sleetmoor Lane0.3 km
- Sleetmoor Lane0.3 km
- Bloomfield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE551DJ · Data under Open Government Licence