DE55 4HW is a mixed residential area on New Street, 0.2km from Somercotes in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Somercotes ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, DE55 4HW represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 4HW are sourced from Output Area E00098457 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW STREET, DE55 4HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW STREET, DE55 4HW.
528
33
£ 39,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE55 4HW 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 4HW — age 33, 66% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 4HW. The average age is 33.2. 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
£ 149,950
1 sales · Mean £ 149,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE55 4HW is moderate at 67 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.
school Local Schools
Somerlea Park Junior School
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
Riddings Infant and Nursery School
Riddings Junior School
Swanwick School and Sports College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Luke Evans Bakery Shop0.9 km
- Oscari Food Bank0.8 km
- B&M Stores0.5 km
- Bailey's Stores0.4 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Ltd0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Greenhill Tavern0.9 km
- Riddings Cricket Club0.9 km
- Amber Valley Rugby Club0.8 km
- Devonshire Arms0.1 km
- Lux Beauty And Tanning0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Foo Lin Chinese0.9 km
- Ali's Kebab And Pizza0.3 km
- Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Classic Canton0.3 km
- Leabrooks Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Curry Lounge0.1 km
- Amber Valley Fitness Centre0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- NHS Alfreton (Staff Canteen)0.7 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.7 km
- Central England Co-operative0.1 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- The Range0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton2.5 km
- Langley Mill7.1 km
- Ambergate7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bank Street0.1 km
- Bank Street0.1 km
- Market Place0.1 km
- Market Place0.1 km
- Blackstone Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE554HW · Data under Open Government Licence