Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

SHIPLEY WOOD, DE7 8TP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHIPLEY WOOD, DE7 8TP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

462

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DE7 8TP — age 46, 93% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DE7 8TP is a safe, established residential area on Shipley Wood, 0.3km from Shipley Common in Heanor. Administratively it sits within Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse ward and the Amber Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DE7 8TP are sourced from Output Area E00165840 (shared with 41 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 8TP. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DE7 8TP has low crime rates — 11 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 offences9
Vehicle crime4
Burglary2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Cotmanhay Junior School

Good297 pupils1.0 km
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Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School

Good274 pupils1.0 km
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Bennerley Fields School

Good93 pupils1.4 km
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Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre

Good86 pupils1.4 km
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Charlotte Nursery and Infant School

Outstanding316 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Mallard0.4 km
  • Rutland Cottage Inn1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Smiley's Cafe0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Co-op Food & Petrol Station0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Marble Chinese Takeaway0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Langley Mill2.9 km
  • Bulwell8.8 km
  • Hucknall10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Mallard0.4 km
  • The Copse0.4 km
  • The Mallard0.4 km
  • The Copse0.4 km
  • Shipley Wood0.5 km