Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

NEW STREET, DE55 4HW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW STREET, DE55 4HW.

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Population

528

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 31%
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

£ 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.

Violence and sexual offences172
Criminal damage and arson38
Public order34
Anti-social behaviour32
Shoplifting29

school Local Schools

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Somerlea Park Junior School

Good149 pupils0.0 km
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Somercotes Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils0.3 km
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Riddings Infant and Nursery School

Good219 pupils0.9 km
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Riddings Junior School

Good232 pupils1.0 km
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Swanwick School and Sports College

Outstanding88 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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