Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

BAKER CLOSE, DE55 4LE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAKER CLOSE, DE55 4LE.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 31,900 /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: DE55 4LE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 49% of tenure in DE55 4LE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

DE55 4LE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Baker Close, 0.4km from Somercotes, Lower in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Somercotes ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DE55 4LE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 4LE are sourced from Output Area E00098463 (shared with 9 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 4LE. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

13 sales · Mean £ 162,038

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

DE55 4LE has low crime rates — 41 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 offences100
Criminal damage and arson14
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order11
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Somerlea Park Junior School

Good149 pupils0.5 km
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Riddings Junior School

Good232 pupils0.5 km
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Riddings Infant and Nursery School

Good219 pupils0.5 km
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Somercotes Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils0.8 km
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Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School

Good118 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Bains Supermarket0.6 km
  • Luke Evans Bakery Shop0.7 km
  • Oscari Food Bank0.5 km
  • Bailey's Stores0.7 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods Ltd0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Greenhill Tavern0.6 km
  • Moulders Arms0.6 km
  • Queens Head0.8 km
  • Riddings Cricket Club0.5 km
  • Seven Stars0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • With Love From Derbyshire0.8 km
  • The Curry Lounge0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Foo Lin Chinese0.6 km
  • Ali's Kebab And Pizza0.9 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.6 km
  • Classic Canton0.8 km
  • Leabrooks Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.9 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.6 km
  • The Range0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton2.9 km
  • Langley Mill6.6 km
  • Kirkby in Ashfield7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Riddings Park0.1 km
  • Spencer Drive0.1 km
  • Ward Drive0.1 km
  • Riddings Park0.1 km
  • Spencer Drive0.1 km