Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

GREENHILL LANE, DE55 4EX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENHILL LANE, DE55 4EX.

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Population

562

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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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.

home £149,318 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences88
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft12
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order10

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 pupils0.7 km
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Somercotes Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils0.9 km
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Swanwick School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Tree Tops Activity Centre0.6 km
  • With Love From Derbyshire0.5 km
  • The Curry Lounge0.8 km
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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
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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