Postcode DE55 1BH is located in a minor urban area, within the Swanwick ward of Amber Valley in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Swanwick & Leabrooks area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Swanwick & Leabrooks is £50,365 per year. The nearest station is Alfreton, about 1.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Watchorn Park.
Swanwick & Leabrooks has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,593 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.
Swanwick & Leabrooks has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Swanwick & Leabrooks is £50,365 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from DE55 1BH.
Swanwick & Leabrooks near DE55 1BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Alfreton located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Watchorn Park | Small | Walking directions to Watchorn Park |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £279 per square foot) in Swanwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £315,000 | £281 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £210,000 | £272 |
| Terraced | 13 | £163,000 | £285 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £211,500 | £147,500 | £108,500 |
| 2017 | £196,250 | £150,000 | £93,000 |
| 2018 | £231,500 | £144,000 | £135,000 |
| 2019 | £240,000 | £157,000 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £261,250 | £163,500 | £142,000 |
| 2021 | £290,000 | £180,000 | £136,000 |
| 2022 | £304,000 | £187,500 | £155,000 |
| 2023 | £305,995 | £210,000 | £145,000 |
| 2024 | £324,995 | £187,000 | £160,000 |
| 2025 | £324,998 | £212,750 | £145,000 |
| 2026 | £302,500 | £190,000 | £178,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £209 | £194 | £132 |
| 2017 | £213 | £180 | £131 |
| 2018 | £215 | £195 | £180 |
| 2019 | £244 | £199 | £172 |
| 2020 | £254 | £208 | £193 |
| 2021 | £250 | £232 | £188 |
| 2022 | £281 | £254 | £207 |
| 2023 | £288 | £239 | £223 |
| 2024 | £288 | £235 | £236 |
| 2025 | £280 | £268 | £239 |
| 2026 | £276 | £281 | £263 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 1BH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2025 | 22, Meadowfields View, Alfreton, DE55 1FP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 8, Elliot Drive, Alfreton, DE55 1FL | Detached | Freehold | £259,995 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 9, Elliot Drive, Alfreton, DE55 1FL | Detached | Freehold | £312,995 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 2, Elliot Drive, Alfreton, DE55 1FL | Detached | Freehold | £419,995 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 26, Elliot Drive, Alfreton, DE55 1FL | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 |
In the DE55 1BH postcode area, located within Swanwick & Leabrooks, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DE55 1BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Shop'N Drive | 4 Derby Road, Alfreton, DE55 1BG | Walking directions to Shop'N Drive |
Annual council tax rates for Amber Valley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DE55 1BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jonty Powis
Swanwick - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Hayes
Swanwick - Elected 4 May 2023
Linsey Farnsworth
Amber Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DE55 1BH records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around DE55 1BH in Swanwick is £235,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to DE55 1BH, including Watchorn Christian School (Good), Alfreton Nursery School (Outstanding) and Alfreton Park Community Special School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DE55 1BH scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,593 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Amber Valley covering DE55 1BH is Linsey Farnsworth (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jonty Powis (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Steve Hayes (Conservative and Unionist Party).