Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

SWANWICK ROAD, DE55 1LL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWANWICK ROAD, DE55 1LL.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DE55 1LL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DE55 1LL is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 27.3% year-on-year.

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

DE55 1LL is a sought-after residential area on Swanwick Road, 0.1km from Leabrooks in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Ironville and Riddings ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

DE55 1LL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 27.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 1LL are sourced from Output Area E00098343 (shared with 4 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 1LL. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 139,999

1 sales · Mean £ 139,999

Terraced

£ 96,000

14 sales · Mean £ 99,396

Detached

£ 315,000

1 sales · Mean £ 315,000

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

DE55 1LL has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Swanwick School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils0.7 km
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Somerlea Park Junior School

Good149 pupils0.8 km
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Somercotes Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils0.8 km
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Riddings Infant and Nursery School

Good219 pupils0.8 km
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Riddings Junior School

Good232 pupils1.1 km
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Swanwick Hall School

Good1106 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Luke Evans Bakery Shop0.8 km
  • Oscari Food Bank0.7 km
  • Value Sweetstore0.9 km
  • B&M Stores0.9 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods Ltd0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Greenhill Tavern0.8 km
  • Riddings Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Devonshire Arms0.9 km
  • Lux Beauty And Tanning0.4 km
  • Somercotes Snooker Club0.6 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Tree Tops Activity Centre0.9 km
  • The Curry Lounge0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Foo Lin Chinese0.8 km
  • Ali's Kebab And Pizza0.8 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.6 km
  • Classic Canton0.9 km
  • Leabrooks Fish Bar0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.2 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.8 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • The Range0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton2.9 km
  • Langley Mill7.1 km
  • Ambergate7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Crays Hill0.1 km
  • Bridle Lane0.2 km
  • Crays Hill0.2 km
  • Bridle Lane0.2 km
  • Corner0.3 km