DE55 4AL is a sought-after residential area on George Crescent, 0.1km from Greenhill Lane in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Ironville and Riddings ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, DE55 4AL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, up 26.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 4AL are sourced from Output Area E00098346 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GEORGE CRESCENT, DE55 4AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE CRESCENT, DE55 4AL.
259
51
£ 39,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE55 4AL spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 26.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 4AL. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 162,500
7 sales · Mean £ 164,071
Detached
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 4AL has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Riddings Infant and Nursery School
Riddings Junior School
Somerlea Park Junior School
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
Swanwick School and Sports College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bains Supermarket0.4 km
- Luke Evans Bakery Shop0.1 km
- Newlands Newsagent And Off Licence0.6 km
- Oscari Food Bank0.2 km
- Value Sweetstore0.5 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Greenhill Tavern0.2 km
- Moulders Arms0.8 km
- Queens Head0.6 km
- Riddings Cricket Club0.2 km
- Seven Stars0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Tree Tops Activity Centre0.5 km
- With Love From Derbyshire0.4 km
- The Curry Lounge1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Foo Lin Chinese0.2 km
- Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Leabrooks Fish Bar0.6 km
- Somercotes Fish Bar1.0 km
- Wok Inn0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.6 km
- Central England Co-operative1.0 km
- The Range0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton3.3 km
- Langley Mill6.4 km
- Ambergate7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Lane0.2 km
- Amber Business Centre0.2 km
- Amber Business Centre0.2 km
- Mill Lane0.3 km
- Doctors Corner0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE554AL · Data under Open Government Licence