Postcode DE55 1BW is located in an urban city, within the Swanwick ward of Amber Valley in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Swanwick & Leabrooks area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.9 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 2.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Swanwick & Leabrooks has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,952 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Swanwick & Leabrooks has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 112 ft away from DE55 1BW.
Swanwick & Leabrooks near DE55 1BW 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 1BW postcode area, located within Swanwick & Leabrooks, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE55 1BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Swanwick Post Office | 28A High Street, Alfreton, DE55 1AA | Walking directions to Swanwick Post Office |
| 0.5 mi | The Convenience Store | 70 Derby Road, Alfreton, DE55 1AB | Walking directions to The Convenience Store |
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 1BW, 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.