DE55 4EX is a sought-after residential area on Greenhill Lane, 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 4EX represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 4EX are sourced from Output Area E00098344 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREENHILL LANE, DE55 4EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENHILL LANE, DE55 4EX.
562
38
£ 39,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE55 4EX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE55 4EX — age 38, 74% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 4.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 4EX. The average age is 38.2. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 148,000
8 sales · Mean £ 140,243
Terraced
£ 102,500
8 sales · Mean £ 101,312
Detached
£ 290,000
5 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 4EX has low crime rates — 32 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
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
Swanwick School and Sports College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Bains Supermarket0.4 km
- Luke Evans Bakery Shop0.2 km
- Newlands Newsagent And Off Licence0.8 km
- Oscari Food Bank0.1 km
- Value Sweetstore0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Greenhill Tavern0.2 km
- Moulders Arms0.8 km
- Queens Head0.7 km
- Riddings Cricket Club0.2 km
- Seven Stars0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Tree Tops Activity Centre0.6 km
- With Love From Derbyshire0.5 km
- The Curry Lounge0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Foo Lin Chinese0.2 km
- Ali's Kebab And Pizza1.0 km
- Charcoal Grill0.0 km
- Classic Canton1.0 km
- Leabrooks Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.5 km
- Central England Co-operative0.8 km
- The Range0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton3.2 km
- Langley Mill6.5 km
- Ambergate7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Lane0.0 km
- Mill Lane0.1 km
- Park Side0.3 km
- Park Side0.3 km
- Amber Business Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE554EX · Data under Open Government Licence