Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

GEORGE CRESCENT, DE55 4AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE CRESCENT, DE55 4AL.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences50
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary7
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Riddings Infant and Nursery School

Good219 pupils0.2 km
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Riddings Junior School

Good232 pupils0.5 km
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Somerlea Park Junior School

Good149 pupils0.9 km
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Somercotes Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils1.1 km
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Swanwick School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Tree Tops Activity Centre0.5 km
  • With Love From Derbyshire0.4 km
  • The Curry Lounge1.0 km
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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
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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