Postcode DE55 1LU 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 61.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Swanwick & Leabrooks is £39,500 per year. The nearest station is Alfreton located about 1.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Riddings Park.
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 61.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.1% 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 of residents in Swanwick & Leabrooks is £39,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE55 1LU.
Swanwick & Leabrooks near DE55 1LU 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Riddings Park | Large | Walking directions to Riddings Park |
Based on 93 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £242,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £112,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £147,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ironville & Riddings
In the DE55 1LU postcode area, located within Swanwick & Leabrooks, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE55 1LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Extra | 136 Greenhill Lane, Alfreton, DE55 4EX | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Sutton News | 180 Somercotes Hill, Alfreton, DE55 4JS | Walking directions to Sutton News |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Market Place, Alfreton, DE55 4HT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.