Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

FLOWERY LEYS LANE, DE55 7HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLOWERY LEYS LANE, DE55 7HA.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE55 7HA spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £184k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 10.1% year-on-year.

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

DE55 7HA is a safe, established residential area on Flowery Leys Lane, 0.8km from Cotes Park in Alfreton. Administratively it sits within Alfreton ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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, up 10.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 7HA are sourced from Output Area E00098125 (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 7HA. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

9 sales · Mean £ 181,994

Detached

£ 187,500

7 sales · Mean £ 185,714

Terraced

£ 120,000

7 sales · Mean £ 125,278

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

DE55 7HA has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences55
Shoplifting28
Vehicle crime20
Other theft15
Anti-social behaviour14

school Local Schools

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Leys Junior School

Good178 pupils0.0 km
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David Nieper Academy

Good679 pupils0.8 km
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Alfreton Nursery School

Outstanding88 pupils0.8 km
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Woodbridge Junior School

Good212 pupils0.8 km
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Croft Infant School

Good157 pupils1.0 km
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Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good235 pupils1.0 km
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Copthorne Community Infant School

Good96 pupils1.0 km
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Alfreton Park Community Special School

Good109 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Alfreton News0.7 km
  • Atlas Workout Warehouse0.8 km
  • Percy Dawes Alfreton1.0 km
  • Poundstretcher0.9 km
  • The Fruit Shop1.0 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Alfreton Town Supporters Social Club0.4 km
  • Prospect Street Micro Pub0.5 km
  • The Crossroads Tavern0.8 km
  • The Cotes Park Inn1.0 km
  • The Dog House0.7 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Alfreton House Tea Rooms0.8 km
  • Booboo Desserts1.0 km
  • Lotus Lounge0.9 km
  • Mario's Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Pannini Grill0.7 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Frydays Fish And Chips0.7 km
  • Lucky Star1.0 km
  • Pizza Delight1.0 km
  • Tasty Bites0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Farm Foods1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton0.7 km
  • Kirkby in Ashfield8.1 km
  • Ambergate8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Ley Avenue0.0 km
  • Abbott Road0.1 km
  • Ley Avenue0.1 km
  • Flowery Leys Lane0.2 km
  • Chatham Avenue0.2 km