Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

LYDFORD ROAD, DE55 7RQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYDFORD ROAD, DE55 7RQ.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE55 7RQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

DE55 7RQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £575k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £575k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

DE55 7RQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lydford Road, 0.8km from Alfreton in Alfreton. Administratively it sits within Alfreton ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k.

Census 2021 statistics for DE55 7RQ are sourced from Output Area E00098118 (shared with 12 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 7RQ. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 575,000

1 sales · Mean £ 575,000

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

DE55 7RQ has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences34
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order7
Other crime5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good235 pupils0.4 km
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Copthorne Community Infant School

Good96 pupils0.5 km
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Croft Infant School

Good157 pupils1.1 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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Leys Junior School

Good178 pupils1.1 km
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Alfreton Park Community Special School

Good109 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Boot's0.9 km
  • Birds0.8 km
  • D Rollo0.9 km
  • G Hartshorne0.9 km
  • Go Local Alfreton0.5 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Alfreton Snooker Hall0.9 km
  • Blue Bell Inn0.9 km
  • The Dog House0.7 km
  • Plough Inn0.7 km
  • The King Alfred (Kitchen Only)0.8 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Alfreton Indoor Market Cafe0.9 km
  • Chatterbox Cafe0.9 km
  • David Nieper0.9 km
  • ICoffee T/A Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Maple Mews Cafe0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Farm Foods0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food Store0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Hong Kong Wok0.5 km
  • Jimmy's0.5 km
  • Mumbai Masala0.8 km
  • Star Kebab Pizza House0.7 km
  • Dellys Deli0.9 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alfreton0.7 km
  • Ambergate8.3 km
  • Kirkby in Ashfield8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Lydford Road0.2 km
  • Dunsford Road0.2 km
  • Beech Avenue North0.2 km
  • Cedar Ave0.3 km
  • Tavistock Square0.3 km