DE55 1LX is a sought-after residential area on The Croft, 0.3km from Leabrooks in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Ironville and Riddings ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, DE55 1LX represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £187k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 1LX are sourced from Output Area E00098345 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CROFT, DE55 1LX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CROFT, DE55 1LX.
375
43
£ 39,500 /yr
43%
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE55 1LX spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 1LX. The average age is 43.5. 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
£ 187,500
1 sales · Mean £ 187,500
Semi-Detached
£ 155,000
1 sales · Mean £ 155,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 1LX has low crime rates — 35 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.
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
15 nearby- Bains Supermarket0.8 km
- Luke Evans Bakery Shop0.6 km
- Oscari Food Bank0.5 km
- Value Sweetstore1.0 km
- B&M Stores0.8 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Greenhill Tavern0.7 km
- Riddings Cricket Club0.6 km
- Devonshire Arms0.6 km
- Lux Beauty And Tanning0.1 km
- Olde English Gentleman0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Tree Tops Activity Centre0.9 km
- With Love From Derbyshire0.9 km
- The Curry Lounge0.5 km
- NHS Alfreton (Staff Canteen)1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Foo Lin Chinese0.7 km
- Ali's Kebab And Pizza0.6 km
- Charcoal Grill0.4 km
- Classic Canton0.6 km
- Leabrooks Fish Bar0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.2 km
- Central England Co-operative0.5 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- The Range0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton2.8 km
- Langley Mill7.0 km
- Ambergate7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Corner0.1 km
- Corner0.1 km
- Bridle Lane0.1 km
- Bridle Lane0.2 km
- Leabrooks Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE551LX · Data under Open Government Licence