DE55 1LA is a mixed residential area on Main Road, 0.3km from Leabrooks in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Somercotes ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 141.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 1LA are sourced from Output Area E00098458 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN ROAD, DE55 1LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, DE55 1LA.
331
46
£ 39,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE55 1LA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DE55 1LA's 70% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 141.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 1LA. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 105,312
12 sales · Mean £ 112,718
Semi-Detached
£ 141,500
10 sales · Mean £ 149,520
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE55 1LA is moderate at 61 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
Somerlea Park Junior School
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
Riddings Infant and Nursery School
Riddings Junior School
Swanwick School and Sports College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Bains Supermarket1.0 km
- Luke Evans Bakery Shop0.8 km
- Oscari Food Bank0.7 km
- B&M Stores0.6 km
- Bailey's Stores0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Greenhill Tavern0.8 km
- Riddings Cricket Club0.8 km
- Devonshire Arms0.5 km
- Lux Beauty And Tanning0.0 km
- Olde English Gentleman0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Foo Lin Chinese0.8 km
- Ali's Kebab And Pizza0.4 km
- Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Classic Canton0.5 km
- Leabrooks Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Curry Lounge0.4 km
- Amber Valley Fitness Centre1.0 km
- KFC1.0 km
- NHS Alfreton (Staff Canteen)0.8 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.3 km
- Central England Co-operative0.4 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- The Range0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton2.6 km
- Langley Mill7.1 km
- Ambergate7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Leabrooks Road0.1 km
- Leabrooks Road0.1 km
- Bridle Lane0.2 km
- Corner0.2 km
- Corner0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE551LA · Data under Open Government Licence