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.
YARDLEY CLOSE, DE55 1EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YARDLEY CLOSE, DE55 1EP.
341
46
£ 39,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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)0.4 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
- Ambergate6.2 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
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Postcode Profile: DE551EP · Data under Open Government Licence