Amber Valley is a district in Derbyshire, East Midlands, covering an area of 265 square kilometres. It includes towns such as Alfreton, Belper, Heanor, and Ripley, along with several rural villages. The district is named after the River Amber, which flows through the area. Its landscape features a mix of industrial heritage and countryside, with parts of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site located here.
The economy of Amber Valley has historically been linked to coal mining and textiles, though it has diversified in recent years. The district is well-connected by road, with the A38 and M1 motorway providing access to nearby cities like Derby and Nottingham. Amber Valley also offers green spaces, including Shipley Country Park and the Peak District National Park on its northern edge. The area attracts visitors interested in its industrial history and outdoor activities.
On average Amber Valley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Amber Valley is £39,803 per year. There are 73 schools in Amber Valley: 57 primary (3 Outstanding and 44 Good) and 8 secondary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good).
Alfreton
Alport & South West Parishes
Belper East
Belper North
Belper South
Codnor, Langley Mill & Aldercar
Crich & South Wingfield
Duffield & Quarndon
Heage & Ambergate
Heanor East
Heanor West & Loscoe
Ironville & Riddings
Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley
Ripley
Ripley & Marehay
Smalley, Shipley & Horsley Woodhouse
Somercotes
Swanwick