Lowes Hill is in Ripley and in Amber Valley district. DE5 3DW 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 Lowes Hill, Ripley, DE5 3DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE5 3HW, DE5 3LX, DE5 3LY, DE5 3LZ, DE5 3RB, DE5 3DU, DE5 3UF, DE5 3DT, DE5 3UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE5 3DW is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 46.3% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 53.7% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.9% | 31.8% | -6.1% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 47.3% | 5.6% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 11.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 38.6% | 38.9% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 36% | 41.5% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 16.6% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 26.3% | 15.8% | -10.5% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 10.9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 9.4% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 9.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 22.3% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 28.7% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.8% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 98.9% | 98.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 98.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lowes Hill was 33.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.1% lower than the Codnor, Langley Mill & Aldercar average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lowes Hill has the 16th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Codnor, Langley Mill & Aldercar and the 118th lowest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Lowes Hill, Ripley, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2025-09-19 | £167,500 |
| 10 Lowes Hill, Ripley, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-07-31 | £201,938 |
| 153 Lowes Hill, Ripley, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-11-22 | £186,144 |
| 82 Lowes Hill, Ripley, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-10-10 | £431,242 |
| 139 Lowes Hill, Ripley, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-01-12 | £355,410 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley Nursery School Sandham Lane , DE5 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 4out of 4 | 4,673 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lons Infant School Tavistock Avenue , DE5 3SE | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Dannah Street , DE5 3BD | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley Junior School Poplar Avenue , DE5 3PN | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley Infant School Kirk Close , Off Highfield Way DE5 3RY | 3out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Primary School South Street , Swanwick DE55 1BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | 2out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 2out of 4 | 4,862 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Flamsteed Community School Derby Road , Denby DE5 8NP | 3out of 4 | 5,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belper School and Sixth Form Centre John O'Gaunts Way , DE56 0DA | 3out of 4 | 5,113 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,501 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watchorn Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ | - not rated | 4,423 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,669 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Railway Butterley | Midland Railway Centre Butterley Hill Ripley Derbyshire | 454 yd | |
| Fusion Yoga Studio And Wellbing Centre | The Mews 7 Church Street Ripley Derbyshire | 699 yd | |
| Seafish | 68 Cromford Road Ripley Derbyshire | 717 yd | |
| Shapla Spice | 1 Church Street Ripley Derbyshire | 721 yd | |
| The Kathmandu Ltd | 11 Church Street Ripley Derbyshire | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Inn | 20 Lowes Hill Ripley Derbyshire | 2 yd | |
| Nags Head Ripley Ltd | 56 Butterley Hill Ripley Derbyshire | 413 yd | |
| The Talbot Taphouse | 1 Butterley Hill Ripley Derbyshire | 413 yd | |
| Ambers Pool Sports Bar | 23-25 Church Street Ripley Derbyshire | 704 yd | |
| Voodoo Gin And Cocktail Bar | Voodoo Gin And Cocktail Bar 27 Church Street Ripley Derbyshire | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Wok | 12 Chapel Street Ripley Derbyshire | 589 yd | |
| Good Food Inn | 19 Church Street Ripley Derbyshire | 721 yd | |
| Tonys Delight / Tonys Spice Grill | 18 Church Street Ripley Derbyshire | 721 yd | |
| Sergios Pizza And Kebabs. | 6 - 8 Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire | 813 yd | |
| Family House | 44 Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Chapel Street Ripley Derbyshire | 589 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | Hartshay Service Station Hartshay Hill Ripley Derbyshire | 603 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire | 804 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 24 Oxford Street Ripley Derbyshire | 873 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | 1 Derby Road Ripley Derbyshire | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire Police Authority BUTTERLEY HALL BUTTERLEY HALL COACH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 895 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.