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Amber Valley

England / East Midlands / Amber Valley

About

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.

Area overview

On average Amber Valley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 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 £39,801 per year. There are 73 schools in Amber Valley: 57 primary (3 Outstanding and 44 Good) and 8 secondary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Amber Valley Population
126,206
Population density
475.6 per km²

Demographics

British
119,934
95.03%
Other White
2,279
1.81%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
619
0.49%
Indian
496
0.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
467
0.37%
Total population: 126,204

Housing

Owns outright
23,051
40.96%
Owns with a mortgage
17,474
31.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
7,174
12.75%
Other social rented
4,867
8.65%
Social rents from council
2,302
4.09%
Total households: 56,277

Property prices in Amber Valley

Based on 1,703 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Amber Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £1,825,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached663£334,950
Flats38£126,000
Semi-Detached559£210,000
Terraced443£165,000

10 years price trend in Amber Valley

All wards in Amber Valley

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.