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 moderate crime levels, with around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Swanwick & Leabrooks is £50,365 per year. The nearest station is Alfreton located about 1.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Watchorn Park.
Swanwick & Leabrooks has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,647 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 10% 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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £238,250 in Swanwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £625,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £316,000 | £2,981 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £214,000 | £2,922 |
| Terraced | 15 | £142,500 | £2,639 |
10 year median price trend in Swanwick
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 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 (2025-26).
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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.