Lyncroft Avenue is in Ripley and in Amber Valley district. DE5 3BB is located in the Ripley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Amber Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lyncroft Avenue, Ripley, DE5 3BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE5 3LJ, DE5 3BD, DE5 3BE, DE5 3NQ, DE5 3SL, DE5 3BG, DE5 3LL, DE5 3AX, DE5 3ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE5 3BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.2% | 51.3% | -4.9% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 43.8% | 48.7% | 4.9% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DE5 3BB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.3% | 22.8% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.5% | 61.8% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 17.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 41.2% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 40.9% | 10.2% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 14.9% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 20.1% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 9.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 16.6% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 18.9% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 27.8% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98% | 97.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 98.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.4% | 98.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 98.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lyncroft Avenue was 54.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.2% lower than the Codnor, Langley Mill & Aldercar average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lyncroft Avenue has the 37th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Codnor, Langley Mill & Aldercar and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Lyncroft Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-01-17 | £270,935 |
| 21 Lyncroft Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-08-13 | £402,607 |
| 32 Lyncroft Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-01-31 | £192,160 |
| 56 Lyncroft Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-01-16 | £383,250 |
| 47 Lyncroft Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-08-05 | £244,186 |
DE5 3BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in DE5 3BB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley Nursery School Sandham Lane , DE5 3HE | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 4out of 4 | 5,326 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School Dannah Street , DE5 3BD | 3out of 4 | 310 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lons Infant School Tavistock Avenue , DE5 3SE | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley Junior School Poplar Avenue , DE5 3PN | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley Infant School Kirk Close , Off Highfield Way DE5 3RY | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waingroves Primary School Waingroves Road , DE5 9TD | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ripley Academy Peasehill , DE5 3JQ | 1out of 4 | 825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | 2out of 4 | 2,798 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Flamsteed Community School Derby Road , Denby DE5 8NP | 3out of 4 | 4,509 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belper School and Sixth Form Centre John O'Gaunts Way , DE56 0DA | 3out of 4 | 5,097 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldercar High School Daltons Close , Langley Mill NG16 4HL | 3out of 4 | 5,182 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanwick School and Sports College Hayes Lane , Swanwick DE55 1AR | 4out of 4 | 2,960 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watchorn Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ | - not rated | 5,129 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 5,422 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious Desserts | Delicious Desserts 1 Wellington Street Ripley Derbyshire | 379 yd | |
| Undal | Undal Unit 4 Taylors Mill Wellington Street Ripley Derbyshire | 380 yd | |
| Sylhet Spice | 1 Park Corner Ripley Derbyshire | 385 yd | |
| Willow Wood Cafe | 28 Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire | 416 yd | |
| Blend Youth Project | 38 Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regal | 34 Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire | 416 yd | |
| Ripleys Little Ale House | 55 Oxford Street Ripley Derbyshire | 434 yd | |
| Ambers Pool Sports Bar | 23-25 Church Street Ripley Derbyshire | 558 yd | |
| Tom Said | Tom Said 1 Well Street Ripley Derbyshire | 562 yd | |
| The Keys | 29 Grosvenor Road Ripley Derbyshire | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Canton | 116 Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire | 228 yd | |
| Daily Food & Wine | 40 Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire | 343 yd | |
| Pizza King | 2 Park Corner Ripley Derbyshire | 385 yd | |
| Sergios Pizza And Kebabs. | 6 - 8 Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire | 416 yd | |
| Family House | 44 Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods | 24 Oxford Street Ripley Derbyshire | 569 yd | |
| Lidl | Chapel Street Ripley Derbyshire | 571 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | 1 Derby Road Ripley Derbyshire | 609 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire | 611 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John'S C Of E Primary School DANNAH STREET | grass pitches | 216 yd |
| Nottingham Road Playing Fields NOTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| The Ripley Academy PEASEHILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Gym Fit DERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 634 yd |
| Ripley Leisure Centre DERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 758 yd |
| Derbyshire Police Authority BUTTERLEY HALL BUTTERLEY HALL COACH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 843 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.