Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

NEWLANDS PARK, DE55 4FD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWLANDS PARK, DE55 4FD.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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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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Area Character

DE55 4FD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £248k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 21.6% year-on-year.

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

DE55 4FD is a safe, established residential area on Newlands Park, 0.5km from Riddings in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Ironville and Riddings ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £248k, up 21.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 4FD are sourced from Output Area E00098342 (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 4FD. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 149,950

12 sales · Mean £ 161,720

Detached

£ 249,950

13 sales · Mean £ 255,934

Terraced

£ 139,950

3 sales · Mean £ 139,950

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

DE55 4FD has low crime rates — 27 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 offences36
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft7
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Riddings Junior School

Good232 pupils0.4 km
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Riddings Infant and Nursery School

Good219 pupils0.5 km
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Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School

Good118 pupils1.2 km
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Somerlea Park Junior School

Good149 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Bains Supermarket0.3 km
  • Luke Evans Bakery Shop0.5 km
  • Newlands Newsagent And Off Licence0.2 km
  • Oscari Food Bank0.6 km
  • Value Sweetstore0.7 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Greenhill Tavern0.5 km
  • Moulders Arms0.6 km
  • Queens Head0.2 km
  • Riddings Cricket Club0.5 km
  • Seven Stars0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Tree Tops Activity Centre0.6 km
  • With Love From Derbyshire0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Foo Lin Chinese0.5 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton3.8 km
  • Langley Mill5.8 km
  • Ambergate7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • George Street0.1 km
  • Doctors Corner0.1 km
  • Doctors Corner0.2 km
  • Doctors Corner0.2 km
  • Saxelby Close0.3 km