DE55 4BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mount Pleasant, 0.4km from Riddings in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Ironville and Riddings ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, DE55 4BL represents 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 — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00098341 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOUNT PLEASANT, DE55 4BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT PLEASANT, DE55 4BL.
279
40
£ 31,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE55 4BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DE55 4BL is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 4BL. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 123,000
1 sales · Mean £ 123,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE55 4BL is moderate at 53 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 Junior School
Riddings Infant and Nursery School
Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School
Somerlea Park Junior School
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Bains Supermarket0.3 km
- Luke Evans Bakery Shop0.6 km
- Newlands Newsagent And Off Licence0.4 km
- Oscari Food Bank0.7 km
- Value Sweetstore0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Anvil Club0.9 km
- Greenhill Tavern0.5 km
- Moulders Arms0.5 km
- Queens Head0.1 km
- Riddings Cricket Club0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Tree Tops Activity Centre0.8 km
- With Love From Derbyshire0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Foo Lin Chinese0.5 km
- Ironville Post Office1.0 km
- Charcoal Grill0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Range1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton3.8 km
- Langley Mill5.8 km
- Ambergate7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Saxelby Close0.1 km
- George Street0.1 km
- Bullock Lane0.3 km
- Bullock Lane0.3 km
- Doctors Corner0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE554BL · Data under Open Government Licence