Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

DE55 4DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE55 4DA.

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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 4DA spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DE55 4DA is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Greenhill Lane in Somercotes and Swanwick. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ironville and Riddings ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

The people who live in DE55 4DA are typical of 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.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 4DA 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 4DA. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DE55 4DA has low crime rates — 24 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 offences24
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Riddings Infant and Nursery School

Good219 pupils0.6 km
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Riddings Junior School

Good232 pupils0.7 km
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Swanwick School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils1.3 km
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Somerlea Park Junior School

Good149 pupils1.3 km
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Somercotes Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Bains Supermarket0.6 km
  • Luke Evans Bakery Shop0.5 km
  • Newlands Newsagent And Off Licence0.4 km
  • Oscari Food Bank0.6 km
  • Value Sweetstore0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Greenhill Tavern0.5 km
  • Queens Head0.7 km
  • Riddings Cricket Club0.6 km
  • The Red Lion Inn0.6 km
  • Three Horse Shoes1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Tree Tops Activity Centre0.1 km
  • With Love From Derbyshire0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Foo Lin Chinese0.5 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.6 km
  • Leabrooks Fish Bar1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton3.7 km
  • Langley Mill6.1 km
  • Ambergate7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Doctors Corner0.4 km
  • Doctors Corner0.4 km
  • Doctors Corner0.4 km
  • Amber Business Centre0.4 km
  • Amber Business Centre0.4 km