Is DE75 7AR a safe place to live?

DE75 7AR has a moderate crime rate of 74 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is typical for this type of area in Amber Valley.

How much do houses cost in DE75 7AR?

The average property price in DE75 7AR is currently around £207k.

What is the population of DE75 7AR?

The population for the DE75 7AR area is approximately 302 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

WATSON AVENUE, DE75 7AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATSON AVENUE, DE75 7AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

302

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE75 7AR 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.

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5/10

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5/10

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5/10

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2/10

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4/10

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3/10

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9/10

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5/10

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10/10

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Area Character

DE75 7AR is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE75 7AR is a mixed residential area on Watson Avenue, 0.1km from Heanor in Heanor. Administratively it sits within Heanor West ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £207k.

Census 2021 statistics for DE75 7AR are sourced from Output Area E00098318 (shared with 16 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 DE75 7AR. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active

FT: 23%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 235,000

5 sales · Mean £ 219,700

Semi-Detached

£ 138,750

2 sales · Mean £ 138,750

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

Crime around DE75 7AR is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences103

Anti-social behaviour50

Public order32

Criminal damage and arson25

Shoplifting22

school Local Schools

Marlpool Junior School

Good141 pupils0.8 km

Mundy CofE Junior School

Good183 pupils0.8 km

Langley Mill Academy

Requires Improvement283 pupils0.8 km

Marlpool Infant School

Good54 pupils0.9 km

Laceyfields Academy

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.9 km

Langley Mill Church of England Infant School and Nursery

Good125 pupils1.0 km

Corfield CofE Infant School

Good83 pupils1.0 km

Howitt Primary Community School

Requires Improvement360 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby

Birds0.4 km
Boots0.4 km
Crooked Cask0.6 km
Derbyshire Convenience Store0.5 km
Kissan News 4 You0.4 km
+ 13 more

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby

Salcare Community Hub (Cafe And Food Bank)0.7 km
Costa Coffee0.7 km
Laura's Coffee House Cafe0.7 km
Tesco Customer Cafe0.7 km
Valentinos1.0 km
+ 10 more

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Supermarkets

4 nearby

Central England Co-operative0.6 km
Boyes0.4 km
Food Warehouse0.7 km
Tesco0.7 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby

Happy Chef0.6 km
Lucky Star0.7 km
Park Life Heanor Kiosk0.6 km
Sergio's Smashburger & Milkshakes0.8 km
UK Chicken & Pizza0.4 km
+ 13 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby

Shipley Working Mens Club0.8 km
The King Of Prussia0.4 km
Inn The Middle1.0 km
Heanor Conservative Club0.3 km
Heanor Labour Club0.6 km
+ 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Langley Mill1.2 km
Belper9.0 km
Alfreton9.5 km

Bus Stops

Watson Avenue0.1 km
Watson Avenue0.1 km
Brooklands Avenue0.1 km
Hands Road0.3 km
Vicarage Gardens0.3 km