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.
BAKER CLOSE, DE55 4LE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAKER CLOSE, DE55 4LE.
250
43
£ 31,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Somerlea Park Junior School
Riddings Junior School
Riddings Infant and Nursery School
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- With Love From Derbyshire0.8 km
- The Curry Lounge0.6 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: DE554LE · Data under Open Government Licence