Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

WINDSOR CLOSE, DE55 1ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDSOR CLOSE, DE55 1ED.

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

204

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

37%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Average age 57, 96% owned. DE55 1ED is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

DE55 1ED is a sought-after residential area on Windsor Close, 0.7km from Leabrooks 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 1ED offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 96% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. 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 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00098490 (shared with 6 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 1ED. The average age is 57.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

Detached

£ 212,000

1 sales · Mean £ 212,000

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

DE55 1ED has low crime rates — 12 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 arson2
Drugs2
Burglary1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Swanwick School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils0.2 km
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Swanwick Hall School

Good1106 pupils0.7 km
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Swanwick Primary School

Requires Improvement408 pupils1.1 km
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Somercotes Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils1.3 km
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Somerlea Park Junior School

Good149 pupils1.3 km
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Riddings Infant and Nursery School

Good219 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Booths Convenience (Go Local Extra)0.8 km
  • Owen Taylor & Sons1.0 km
  • R D News1.0 km
  • Riddings Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Swanwick Discount Stores0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Boot & Slipper0.8 km
  • Cross Keys0.8 km
  • Lux Beauty And Tanning1.0 km
  • Swanwick Methodist Church0.8 km
  • The Boot And Slipper0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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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-operative0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Leabrooks Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Oriental Chef0.8 km
  • Wok Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton3.0 km
  • Ambergate6.5 km
  • Langley Mill7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • St Andrews Close0.2 km
  • St Andrews Close0.2 km
  • The Gate0.3 km
  • The Gate0.4 km
  • Crays Hill0.4 km