Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

SMALLEY MANOR DRIVE, DE7 6NW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMALLEY MANOR DRIVE, DE7 6NW.

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Population

404

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE7 6NW 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE7 6NW combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£267k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 42.1% year-on-year.

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

DE7 6NW is a sought-after residential area on Smalley Manor Drive, 0.7km from Heanor Gate in Smalley. Administratively it sits within Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE7, DE7 6NW offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 88% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k, down 42.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DE7 6NW are sourced from Output Area E00179903 (shared with 8 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 DE7 6NW. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 280,000

27 sales · Mean £ 292,829

Semi-Detached

£ 183,950

10 sales · Mean £ 175,349

Terraced

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

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

DE7 6NW has low crime rates — 29 incidents 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs4
Possession of weapons2

school Local Schools

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Heanor Gate Spencer Academy

Good1331 pupils0.4 km
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Corfield CofE Infant School

Good83 pupils0.8 km
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Howitt Primary Community School

Requires Improvement360 pupils1.1 km
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Coppice Primary School

Good239 pupils1.2 km
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Mundy CofE Junior School

Good183 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Noshhbox / Dessert Express0.6 km
  • Golden Sun Oriental Cuisine0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Sunnyside Working Mens Club0.7 km
  • Heanor Town Football Sports And Social Club1.0 km
  • New Inn0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Dinky Dino's0.5 km
  • Ramblers Cafe And Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Heanor Town Football Tea Bar1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Spar Inc Subway0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Langley Mill3.0 km
  • Belper7.7 km
  • Duffield8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Kirkley Drive0.3 km
  • Kidsley Grange0.3 km
  • Kirkley Drive0.4 km
  • Heanor Gate College0.4 km
  • Kidsley Grange0.5 km