Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

SHAW STREET, DE55 4EY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAW STREET, DE55 4EY.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

57%

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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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 43, DE55 4EY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

DE55 4EY is a safe, established residential area on Shaw Street, 0.1km 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 family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £198k.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 4EY are sourced from Output Area E00098339 (shared with 6 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 4EY. The average age is 42.6. 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 Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 147,000

3 sales · Mean £ 143,666

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

DE55 4EY has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences91
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft12
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Riddings Infant and Nursery School

Good219 pupils0.2 km
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Riddings Junior School

Good232 pupils0.4 km
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Somerlea Park Junior School

Good149 pupils0.7 km
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Somercotes Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils1.0 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 Licence0.7 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 Arms0.7 km
  • Queens Head0.6 km
  • Riddings Cricket Club0.2 km
  • Seven Stars0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Tree Tops Activity Centre0.7 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 Grill0.1 km
  • Classic Canton1.0 km
  • Leabrooks Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.6 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.8 km
  • The Range0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton3.2 km
  • Langley Mill6.5 km
  • Ambergate7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Park Side0.3 km
  • Park Side0.3 km
  • Amber Business Centre0.3 km