Living in DE56, Amber Valley
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DE56 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 DE56
117 recorded home sales on the streets around central DE56 in the last 2 years, with a median of £222,500 and a range from £79,000 to £600,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAKERS COTTAGE, 5A GREEN LANE, DE56 1BY | terraced | £79,000 | 2026-06-02 |
| 12 CEDAR GROVE, DE56 1LS | semi-detached | £220,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 45 PARKSIDE, DE56 1HY | terraced | £205,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 109 PENN STREET, DE56 1GH | terraced | £136,000 | 2026-05-06 |
| 6 DALTON DRIVE, DE56 1QL | detached | £370,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 50 PENN STREET, DE56 1GH | terraced | £195,000 | 2026-04-30 |
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
17 schools within 3 miles , of which 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi |
| St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Kilburn Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| Heage Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.1 mi |
| The Ecclesbourne School | Secondary | Good | 2.7 mi |
| Pottery Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 0.6 mi |
14 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 24.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.9% |
| Skilled trades | 10.7% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
80 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DE56 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 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Amber Valley's figures.
Common questions about DE56
What is the average house price in DE56?
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 DE56?
Prices in Amber Valley are up 7.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DE56?
The median of 117 recorded sales around central DE56 in the last 2 years is £222,500, ranging from £79,000 to £600,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DE56?
17 schools sit within 3 miles of central DE56, and 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DE56?
80 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE56 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DE56 at risk of flooding?
Central DE56 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 DE56 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 86% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £222,500; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 80 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DE56 safe?
80 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE56 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? DE56 or DE5, DE56 or DE75, DE56 or DE22.
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