Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

LOWER SOMERCOTES, DE55 4NQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER SOMERCOTES, DE55 4NQ.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 31,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE55 4NQ 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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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

DE55 4NQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DE55 4NQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lower Somercotes, 0.1km from Somercotes, Lower in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Somercotes ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, DE55 4NQ represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £95k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 4NQ are sourced from Output Area E00098454 (shared with 7 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 4NQ. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 95,000

1 sales · Mean £ 95,000

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

Crime around DE55 4NQ is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences56
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft5
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Riddings Junior School

Good232 pupils0.7 km
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Somerlea Park Junior School

Good149 pupils0.8 km
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Riddings Infant and Nursery School

Good219 pupils0.9 km
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Somercotes Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement123 pupils1.0 km
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Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School

Good118 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Bains Supermarket0.9 km
  • Luke Evans Bakery Shop1.0 km
  • Oscari Food Bank0.9 km
  • Bailey's Stores0.8 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Greenhill Tavern1.0 km
  • Moulders Arms0.6 km
  • Queens Head1.0 km
  • Riddings Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Seven Stars0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • With Love From Derbyshire1.0 km
  • The Curry Lounge0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Foo Lin Chinese1.0 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.9 km
  • Mayflower0.8 km
  • Silver Star Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Somercotes Fish Bar0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.8 km
  • The Range0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton2.9 km
  • Langley Mill6.6 km
  • Kirkby in Ashfield7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Black Horse0.1 km
  • Black Horse0.1 km
  • Riddings House0.1 km
  • Riddings House0.2 km
  • Spencer Drive0.3 km