Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

YARDLEY CLOSE, DE55 1EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YARDLEY CLOSE, DE55 1EP.

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Population

341

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Avg Age

46

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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: DE55 1EP 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DE55 1EP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £227k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £227k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 10.4% year-on-year.

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

DE55 1EP is a sought-after residential area on Yardley Close, 0.6km from Sleetmoor in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Swanwick ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

For serious buyers, DE55 1EP is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Residents average 46 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k, down 10.4% 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 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00098498 (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 1EP. 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

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 220,000

3 sales · Mean £ 225,000

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

DE55 1EP has low crime rates — 17 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 offences49
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order5
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Swanwick School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils0.5 km
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Swanwick Hall School

Good1106 pupils0.5 km
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Swanwick Primary School

Requires Improvement408 pupils0.9 km
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Somercotes Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Pantry0.4 km
  • The Salt Pot0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Oriental Chef0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton3.0 km
  • Ambergate6.2 km
  • Whatstandwell7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Green0.4 km
  • The Green0.4 km
  • Cross Keys0.4 km
  • Cross Keys0.4 km
  • Swanwick Hall School0.4 km