Park Avenue is in Ripley and in Amber Valley district. DE5 3FD 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 Park Avenue, Ripley, DE5 3FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE5 3EY, DE5 3FB, DE5 3EZ, DE5 3FL, DE5 3FE, DE5 3TY, DE5 3EX, DE5 3NA, DE5 3EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE5 3FD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents 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 | 47% | 48.7% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 53% | 51.3% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 36% | 34.2% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 30.1% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 18.9% | 19.9% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 10.8% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 13% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (50%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.3% | 25% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -23.4% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 25% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -8.6% |
| Fair health | 23.8% | 32.7% | 8.9% | 12.7% | 20.0% |
| Bad health | 13.8% | 10.9% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 6.4% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
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.
In the area around DE5 3FD this area, 44.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 12.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.7% | 44.8% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 26.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 6.3% | -10.8% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 13.3% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 7% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.9% | 13.3% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.7% | 12.6% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -21.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.1% | 98.7% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 96.7% | 95.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 95.5% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.7% | 76.7% | -19.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 40.4% | 13.5% | 26.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Avenue was 230.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 127.2% higher than the Codnor, Langley Mill & Aldercar average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Codnor, Langley Mill & Aldercar and the 29th highest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 160.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 147.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Park Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2017-12-12 | £242,125 |
| 8 Park Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2016-05-27 | £186,710 |
| 8 Park Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2009-03-20 | £153,948 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DE5 3FD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 47 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley Nursery School Sandham Lane , DE5 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,205 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 | 347 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waingroves Primary School Waingroves Road , DE5 9TD | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley Junior School Poplar Avenue , DE5 3PN | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley Infant School Kirk Close , Off Highfield Way DE5 3RY | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lons Infant School Tavistock Avenue , DE5 3SE | 3out of 4 | 1,312 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 | 391 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | 2out of 4 | 3,120 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Flamsteed Community School Derby Road , Denby DE5 8NP | 3out of 4 | 4,364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldercar High School Daltons Close , Langley Mill NG16 4HL | 3out of 4 | 4,761 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heanor Gate Spencer Academy Kirkley Drive , DE75 7RA | 3out of 4 | 4,791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,221 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasmine House School Jasmine House School , 34 Ilkeston Road DE75 7DT | - not rated | 5,397 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watchorn Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ | - not rated | 5,439 yd | Other independent 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 | 687 yd | |
| Undal | Undal Unit 4 Taylors Mill Wellington Street Ripley Derbyshire | 689 yd | |
| Sylhet Spice | 1 Park Corner Ripley Derbyshire | 753 yd | |
| Ripley's | 1 New Street Ripley Derbyshire | 801 yd | |
| Willow Wood Cafe | 28 Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Groovers Arms | The Groovers Arms 153 Peasehill Ripley Derbyshire | 452 yd | |
| Ripleys Little Ale House | 55 Oxford Street Ripley Derbyshire | 789 yd | |
| Regal | 34 Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire | 807 yd | |
| Pear Tree Hotel | 4 Derby Road Ripley Derbyshire | 849 yd | |
| Tom Said | Tom Said 1 Well Street Ripley Derbyshire | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Canton | 116 Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire | 575 yd | |
| Daily Food & Wine | 40 Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire | 726 yd | |
| Pizza King | 2 Park Corner Ripley Derbyshire | 753 yd | |
| The Gate Fryer | 325 Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire | 777 yd | |
| Sergios Pizza And Kebabs. | 6 - 8 Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | 1 Derby Road Ripley Derbyshire | 876 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 24 Oxford Street Ripley Derbyshire | 908 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire | 962 yd | |
| Lidl | Chapel Street Ripley Derbyshire | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Ripley Academy PEASEHILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 192 yd |
| St John'S C Of E Primary School DANNAH STREET | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Nottingham Road Playing Fields NOTTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Waingroves Methodist Church Waingroves Road | 813 yd | |
| Gym Fit DERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| Ripley Leisure Centre DERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 965 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 | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.