DE55 4HY is a mixed residential area on Quarry Road, 0.2km from Somercotes in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Somercotes ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £103k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 4HY are sourced from Output Area E00098457 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUARRY ROAD, DE55 4HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUARRY ROAD, DE55 4HY.
528
33
£ 39,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE55 4HY 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE55 4HY spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 8.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 4HY. 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
£ 95,000
3 sales · Mean £ 98,666
Terraced
£ 76,000
6 sales · Mean £ 80,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE55 4HY is moderate at 56 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
14 nearby- Bains Supermarket0.9 km
- Luke Evans Bakery Shop0.8 km
- Oscari Food Bank0.7 km
- B&M Stores0.6 km
- Bailey's Stores0.5 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Greenhill Tavern0.8 km
- Riddings Cricket Club0.8 km
- Amber Valley Rugby Club0.7 km
- Devonshire Arms0.2 km
- Lux Beauty And Tanning0.4 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Foo Lin Chinese0.8 km
- Ali's Kebab And Pizza0.4 km
- Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Classic Canton0.4 km
- Leabrooks Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Curry Lounge0.2 km
- NHS Alfreton (Staff Canteen)0.8 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.6 km
- Central England Co-operative0.2 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- The Range0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton2.6 km
- Langley Mill7.0 km
- Ambergate7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bank Street0.1 km
- Bank Street0.1 km
- Blackstone Close0.1 km
- Ralph Drive0.1 km
- Market Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE554HY · Data under Open Government Licence