Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

CLAYTON LEY CLOSE, DE55 7QS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAYTON LEY CLOSE, DE55 7QS.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE55 7QS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 68% economic activity and an average age of 33, DE55 7QS is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending down 21.0% year-on-year.

home £223,112 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE55 7QS is a safe, established residential area on Clayton Ley Close, 1.1km from Cotes Park in Alfreton. Administratively it sits within Alfreton ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, DE55 7QS represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £223k, down 21.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 7QS are sourced from Output Area E00179889 (shared with 10 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 7QS. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 179,950

9 sales · Mean £ 175,300

Semi-Detached

£ 178,950

6 sales · Mean £ 191,475

Detached

£ 249,950

11 sales · Mean £ 240,566

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

DE55 7QS has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences57
Vehicle crime15
Criminal damage and arson13
Drugs12
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Leys Junior School

Good178 pupils0.4 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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David Nieper Academy

Good679 pupils1.1 km
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Alfreton Nursery School

Outstanding88 pupils1.1 km
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Woodbridge Junior School

Good212 pupils1.1 km
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Croft Infant School

Good157 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Alfreton News0.8 km
  • Atlas Workout Warehouse0.5 km
  • One Stop Stores0.6 km
  • Go Local Alfreton0.5 km
  • Hayers Minimart0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Alfreton Town Supporters Social Club0.7 km
  • Prospect Street Micro Pub0.5 km
  • The Crossroads Tavern1.0 km
  • The Dog House0.8 km
  • Plough Inn0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Alfreton House Tea Rooms1.0 km
  • Pannini Grill0.7 km
  • The Pottery0.9 km
  • Fit 3160.8 km
  • David Nieper0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Frydays Fish And Chips0.7 km
  • Tasty Bites0.4 km
  • Home And Away Kiosks0.7 km
  • Hong Kong Wok0.7 km
  • Jimmy's0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton0.4 km
  • Kirkby in Ashfield7.9 km
  • Ambergate8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Station0.3 km
  • Railway Station0.3 km
  • Preston Avenue0.3 km
  • Ley Avenue0.4 km
  • Alfreton Rail Station0.4 km