Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

WOOTTON CLOSE, DE55 1NE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOTTON CLOSE, DE55 1NE.

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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 1NE 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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DE55 1NE's 51% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 27.5% year-on-year.

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

DE55 1NE is a sought-after residential area on Wootton Close, 0.3km from Leabrooks in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Ironville and Riddings ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

This is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

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 £201k, up 27.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 1NE 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 1NE. 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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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

Detached

£ 225,000

13 sales · Mean £ 215,153

Semi-Detached

£ 155,000

12 sales · Mean £ 158,125

Terraced

£ 155,000

12 sales · Mean £ 152,625

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

DE55 1NE 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.

Violence and sexual offences69
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order10
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Riddings Infant and Nursery School

Good219 pupils0.6 km
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Somerlea Park Junior School

Good149 pupils0.6 km
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Somercotes Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils0.8 km
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Riddings Junior School

Good232 pupils0.8 km
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Swanwick School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils1.0 km
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Swanwick Hall School

Good1106 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Bains Supermarket0.8 km
  • Luke Evans Bakery Shop0.6 km
  • Oscari Food Bank0.5 km
  • Value Sweetstore0.8 km
  • B&M Stores0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Greenhill Tavern0.6 km
  • Riddings Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Devonshire Arms0.7 km
  • Lux Beauty And Tanning0.3 km
  • Olde English Gentleman0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Tree Tops Activity Centre0.8 km
  • With Love From Derbyshire0.9 km
  • The Curry Lounge0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Foo Lin Chinese0.6 km
  • Ali's Kebab And Pizza0.7 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • Classic Canton0.8 km
  • Leabrooks Fish Bar0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.2 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.7 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • The Range0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton2.9 km
  • Langley Mill6.9 km
  • Ambergate7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Corner0.1 km
  • Corner0.1 km
  • Bridle Lane0.1 km
  • Bridle Lane0.1 km
  • Mill Lane0.3 km