Postcode DE55 1LL is located in a minor urban area, within the Ironville & Riddings ward of Amber Valley in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Swanwick & Leabrooks area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.3 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 1.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Swanwick & Leabrooks has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,349 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Swanwick & Leabrooks has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE55 1LL.
Swanwick & Leabrooks near DE55 1LL 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Ironville & Riddings area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £232,250 | £2,782 |
| Flats | 2 | £112,500 | £1,810 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £168,000 | £2,382 |
| Terraced | 28 | £126,250 | £1,911 |
10 year median price trend in Ironville & Riddings
In the DE55 1LL postcode area, located within Swanwick & Leabrooks, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE55 1LL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 1 Swanwick Road, Alfreton, DE55 1LJ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | R&D Newsagents | 55 Main Road, Alfreton, DE55 1LA | Walking directions to R&D Newsagents |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Extra | 136 Greenhill Lane, Alfreton, DE55 4EX | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
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 1LL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Philip Rose
Ironville & Riddings - Elected 1 May 2025
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.