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About

Ripley ward is situated in the eastern part of the Amber Valley borough, encompassing the town of Ripley itself along with the neighbouring communities of Heage and Ambergate. The area is defined by its industrial heritage, with a landscape historically shaped by coal mining, ironworks, and the Cromford Canal. This past is visible in the architecture and layout of the town centre, which functions as a local service hub for the surrounding residential areas.

The ward's geography includes the valley of the River Amber, with the Midshires Way footpath passing through. A notable local landmark is the Heage Windmill, a restored 18th-century tower mill that remains operational. Ripley is connected by the A38 road and the Derwent Valley Line railway, providing links to Derby and Matlock, while areas of farmland and woodland border the more built-up settlements.

Area overview

On average Ripley has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ripley is £43,421 per year. The median sale price in Ripley is £195,000 (around £228 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £157,750 and £274,975. There are 4 schools in Ripley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Ripley

Median price: £195,000
Price per sq ft: £228
Sales (last 12 months): 143
Typical range (middle 50%): £158K – £275K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £228 per square foot) in Ripley area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ripley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£289,000£279
Semi-Detached42£195,000£227
Terraced45£157,500£192
Flats1£130,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ripley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ripley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198,750£125,000£128,000£96,750
2017£200,000£96,500£139,995£100,000
2018£224,995£98,250£141,000£97,000
2019£227,498£144,000£154,500£115,000
2020£240,000£76,750£144,000£118,000
2021£242,995£53,250£165,833£122,000
2022£290,000£124,000£199,000£135,000
2023£275,000£126,000£214,475£125,000
2024£279,950£117,000£175,000£150,000
2025£290,000£126,000£195,000£150,000
2026£286,250—£201,500£156,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ripley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ripley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198£129£172£140
2017£193£150£157£127
2018£204£152£151£123
2019£224£156£174£137
2020£230£122£172£148
2021£242£71£186£153
2022£259£191£227£175
2023£266£192£229£188
2024£270£181£212£198
2025£277£202£228£190
2026£279—£227£199
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ripley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ripley in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Amber Valley district.

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Ripley ward.

Local councillors

David Alan Williams

Ripley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Matt Allwood

Ripley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Tony Holmes

Ripley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party