Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

STRANFAER CLOSE, DE55 1EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRANFAER CLOSE, DE55 1EE.

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

257

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

DE55 1EE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.

home £222,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE55 1EE is a sought-after residential area on Stranfaer Close, 0.7km 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 1EE offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, down 9.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 1EE are sourced from Output Area E00098489 (shared with 9 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 1EE. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 215,000

5 sales · Mean £ 204,500

Detached

£ 210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 210,000

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

DE55 1EE has low crime rates — 16 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 offences42
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order4
Burglary2
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Swanwick School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils0.3 km
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Swanwick Hall School

Good1106 pupils0.6 km
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Swanwick Primary School

Requires Improvement408 pupils1.0 km
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Somercotes Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils1.4 km
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Somerlea Park Junior School

Good149 pupils1.5 km
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Riddings Infant and Nursery School

Good219 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Booths Convenience (Go Local Extra)0.6 km
  • Swanwick Discount Stores0.7 km
  • Swanwick Service Station Esso Shop Shop 'n Drive0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Boot & Slipper0.7 km
  • Cross Keys0.6 km
  • Swanwick Methodist Church0.6 km
  • The Boot And Slipper0.7 km
  • The Crown Inn1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Pantry0.6 km
  • The Salt Pot0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Leabrooks Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Oriental Chef0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton3.0 km
  • Ambergate6.3 km
  • Langley Mill7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Gate0.3 km
  • The Gate0.3 km
  • St Andrews Close0.3 km
  • St Andrews Close0.4 km
  • Swanwick Hall School0.4 km