DE55 4AP is a sought-after residential area on Peveril Drive, 0.3km from Greenhill Lane in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Ironville and Riddings ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £212k, up 12.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 4AP are sourced from Output Area E00098346 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEVERIL DRIVE, DE55 4AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEVERIL DRIVE, DE55 4AP.
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 4AP spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. £212k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 12.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 4AP. 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
Detached
£ 199,250
10 sales · Mean £ 194,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 4AP has low crime rates — 20 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
Riddings Infant and Nursery School
Riddings Junior School
Somerlea Park Junior School
Swanwick School and Sports College
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
Swanwick Hall School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Bains Supermarket0.5 km
- Luke Evans Bakery Shop0.3 km
- Newlands Newsagent And Off Licence0.7 km
- Oscari Food Bank0.3 km
- Value Sweetstore0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Greenhill Tavern0.3 km
- Moulders Arms1.0 km
- Queens Head0.7 km
- Riddings Cricket Club0.4 km
- Seven Stars1.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Tree Tops Activity Centre0.4 km
- With Love From Derbyshire0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Foo Lin Chinese0.3 km
- Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Leabrooks Fish Bar0.6 km
- Wok Inn0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.6 km
- The Range0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton3.4 km
- Langley Mill6.4 km
- Ambergate7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Lane0.3 km
- Mill Lane0.3 km
- Amber Business Centre0.3 km
- Amber Business Centre0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE554AP · Data under Open Government Licence