DE55 4TB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pennytown Court, 0.3km from Somercotes in Somercotes and Swanwick. Administratively it sits within Somercotes ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DE55 4TB is 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. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 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, up 30.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 4TB are sourced from Output Area E00098466 (shared with 255 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENNYTOWN COURT, DE55 4TB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENNYTOWN COURT, DE55 4TB.
228
42
£ 31,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE55 4TB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DE55 4TB has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 30.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 4TB. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 119,500
8 sales · Mean £ 117,981
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE55 4TB is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
Somerlea Park Junior School
Riddings Infant and Nursery School
Leys Junior School
Riddings Junior School
Swanwick School and Sports College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- B&M Stores0.2 km
- Bailey's Stores0.3 km
- Owen Taylor & Sons0.6 km
- R D News0.6 km
- Riddings Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Devonshire Arms0.4 km
- Lux Beauty And Tanning0.7 km
- Olde English Gentleman0.6 km
- Somercotes Snooker Club0.4 km
- The Crown Inn0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- The Curry Lounge0.4 km
- Amber Valley Fitness Centre0.5 km
- Fit 3161.0 km
- Griffith Foods0.7 km
- KFC0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.9 km
- Central England Co-operative0.4 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- The Range0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Ali's Kebab And Pizza0.2 km
- Classic Canton0.2 km
- Leabrooks Fish Bar0.9 km
- Mayflower0.3 km
- Silver Star Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton2.0 km
- Langley Mill7.6 km
- Ambergate7.8 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.2 km
- Birchwood Crescent0.3 km
- New Inn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE554TB · Data under Open Government Licence