Postcode DE5 9QU is located in a minor urban area, within the Codnor, Langley Mill & Aldercar ward of Amber Valley in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Ripley East, Riddings & Ironville area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ripley East, Riddings & Ironville is £41,935 per year. The nearest station is Langley Mill, about 2.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Codnor Park.
Ripley East, Riddings & Ironville has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,824 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Ripley East, Riddings & Ironville has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ripley East, Riddings & Ironville is £41,935 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 219 ft away from DE5 9QU.
Ripley East, Riddings & Ironville near DE5 9QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Langley Mill located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Codnor Park | Small | Walking directions to Codnor Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £187,250 (about £209 per square foot) in Codnor, Langley Mill & Aldercar area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £259,675 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £186,000 | £214 |
| Terraced | 28 | £137,500 | £160 |
| Flats | 2 | £115,750 | £173 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190,000 | — | £124,000 | £88,500 |
| 2017 | £160,000 | £110,000 | £124,000 | £83,500 |
| 2018 | £216,000 | £85,000 | £127,000 | £93,500 |
| 2019 | £236,950 | £94,750 | £147,000 | £95,000 |
| 2020 | £238,475 | £93,000 | £144,975 | £101,250 |
| 2021 | £220,000 | £135,000 | £154,000 | £110,000 |
| 2022 | £220,000 | £120,000 | £183,000 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | £220,000 | £111,500 | £180,500 | £133,250 |
| 2024 | £255,000 | £126,000 | £180,000 | £129,250 |
| 2025 | £259,675 | £101,500 | £180,000 | £133,750 |
| 2026 | £260,000 | — | £209,500 | £122,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199 | — | £137 | £114 |
| 2017 | £176 | £149 | £146 | £104 |
| 2018 | £186 | £120 | £152 | £125 |
| 2019 | £210 | £139 | £164 | £128 |
| 2020 | £211 | £149 | £173 | £130 |
| 2021 | £228 | £184 | £182 | £139 |
| 2022 | £243 | £174 | £211 | £143 |
| 2023 | £251 | £168 | £208 | £168 |
| 2024 | £247 | £156 | £221 | £165 |
| 2025 | £256 | £168 | £207 | £162 |
| 2026 | £276 | — | £270 | £152 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE5 9QU.
In the DE5 9QU postcode area, located within Ripley East, Riddings & Ironville, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE5 9QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Codnor Convenience | 60 Glasshouse Hill, Ripley, DE5 9QT | Walking directions to Codnor Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | High Street, Ripley, DE5 9QS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Select & Save | 47 Jessop Street, Ripley, DE5 9RN | Walking directions to Select & Save |
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 DE5 9QU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dave Chambers
Codnor, Langley Mill & Aldercar - Elected 20 Jan 2026
Linsey Farnsworth
Amber Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DE5 9QU records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 DE5 9QU in Ripley East, Riddings & Ironville is £187,250 (about £209 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to DE5 9QU, including Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled (Good), Waingroves Primary School (Good) and The Ripley Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DE5 9QU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,824 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 DE5 9QU is Linsey Farnsworth (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dave Chambers (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.