DE55 7NY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Holm Lane, 0.6km from Oakerthorpe in Amber Valley. Administratively it sits within Wingfield ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE55, DE55 7NY offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.4M.
Census 2021 statistics for DE55 7NY are sourced from Output Area E00098503 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLM LANE, DE55 7NY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLM LANE, DE55 7NY.
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£ 44,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE55 7NY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE55 7NY combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£1.4M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE55 7NY. The average age is 52.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE55 7NY has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
South Wingfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Taylors Corn Stores0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Pesto At The Peacock0.5 km
- South Wingfield Social Club0.8 km
- Blue Bell Inn0.6 km
- Alfreton Golf Catering And Events0.7 km
- South Wingfield Cricket Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Butchers Arms0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alfreton3.9 km
- Whatstandwell5.4 km
- Ambergate5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Church0.1 km
- Church0.1 km
- Holm Lane0.2 km
- Holm Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE557NY · Data under Open Government Licence