DE55 1ZP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Cotes Park in Somercotes and Swanwick. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Somercotes ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
Day-to-day life in DE55 1ZP has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 1ZP are sourced from Output Area E00098466 (shared with 255 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE55 1ZP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE55 1ZP.
228
42
£ 31,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE55 1ZP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 39% social renting, DE55 1ZP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 1ZP. The average age is 41.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE55 1ZP is moderate at 82 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
Somerlea Park Junior School
Leys Junior School
Woodbridge Junior School
Alfreton Nursery School
David Nieper Academy
Croft Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- B&M Stores0.4 km
- Bailey's Stores0.7 km
- Owen Taylor & Sons0.9 km
- R D News0.9 km
- Stop 'n' Shop0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Devonshire Arms0.8 km
- Lux Beauty And Tanning1.0 km
- Somercotes Snooker Club0.7 km
- The Crown Inn0.6 km
- The Cotes Park Inn0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- The Curry Lounge0.8 km
- Amber Valley Fitness Centre0.1 km
- Fit 3160.6 km
- Griffith Foods0.5 km
- KFC0.1 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.8 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Ali's Kebab And Pizza0.5 km
- Classic Canton0.5 km
- Mayflower0.7 km
- Silver Star Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Somercotes Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton1.7 km
- Ambergate7.8 km
- Langley Mill8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Wimsey Way0.1 km
- Wimsey Way0.2 km
- Cotes Park Lane0.2 km
- Cotes Park Lane0.3 km
- High Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE551ZP · Data under Open Government Licence