DE55 1EH is a sought-after residential area on Blisworth Way, 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 1EH offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, down 42.9% 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 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00098487 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLISWORTH WAY, DE55 1EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLISWORTH WAY, DE55 1EH.
330
45
£ 39,500 /yr
60%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE55 1EH combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£240k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 42.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 1EH. The average age is 44.9. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 259,950
13 sales · Mean £ 246,838
Semi-Detached
£ 151,250
2 sales · Mean £ 151,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 1EH has low crime rates — 17 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 School and Sports College
Swanwick Hall School
Swanwick Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Booths Convenience (Go Local Extra)0.4 km
- Swanwick Discount Stores0.5 km
- Swanwick Service Station Esso Shop Shop 'n Drive0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Boot & Slipper0.5 km
- Cross Keys0.4 km
- Swanwick Methodist Church0.4 km
- The Boot And Slipper0.5 km
- The Gate Inn0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Pantry0.4 km
- The Salt Pot0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Oriental Chef0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton3.0 km
- Ambergate6.1 km
- Whatstandwell7.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Green0.3 km
- The Green0.3 km
- Cross Keys0.4 km
- Cross Keys0.4 km
- Swanwick Hall School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE551EH · Data under Open Government Licence