Living in DE55, Amber Valley
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DE55 in Amber Valley. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Amber Valley: £237,857, up 7.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around DE55
144 recorded home sales on the streets around central DE55 in the last 2 years, with a median of £172,500 and a range from £55,000 to £369,950. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 AUMONIER WAY, DE55 7QQ | semi-detached | £225,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 9 PRIORY ROAD, DE55 7JT | semi-detached | £117,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 36 MEADOW LANE, DE55 7EZ | terraced | £143,500 | 2026-05-21 |
| 24 WILSON STREET, DE55 7HU | terraced | £150,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 32 MILTON AVENUE, DE55 7LA | semi-detached | £185,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 25 ALMA STREET, DE55 7HX | terraced | £110,000 | 2026-05-08 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
31 schools within 3 miles , of which 87% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| David Nieper Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Woodbridge Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Croft Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Westhouses Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Glebe Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
22 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Kingdom Christian School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near DE55, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 17.8% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 14.7% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.6% |
| Skilled trades | 12.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
94 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DE55 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Amber Valley's figures.
Common questions about DE55
What is the average house price in DE55?
The average sold price in Amber Valley is £237,857 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DE55?
Prices in Amber Valley are up 7.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DE55?
The median of 144 recorded sales around central DE55 in the last 2 years is £172,500, ranging from £55,000 to £369,950 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DE55?
31 schools sit within 3 miles of central DE55, and 87% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DE55?
94 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE55 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DE55 at risk of flooding?
Central DE55 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DE55 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 87% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £172,500; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 94 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DE55 safe?
94 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE55 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DE55 or DE5, DE55 or NG17, DE55 or S45.
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