Harris Close is in Ripley and in Amber Valley district. DE5 3GD is located in the Ripley & Marehay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Amber Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harris Close, Ripley, DE5 3GD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE5 3GP, DE5 3GB, DE5 3GR, DE5 3GN, DE5 3GS, DE5 3TD, DE5 3FZ, DE5 3GT, DE5 3GQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE5 3GD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.1% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.9% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 27.6% | 32.3% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 50.4% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 8.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.6% | 47.7% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 38.3% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11.5% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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% | 18.1% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 5.8% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 16.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 21.5% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 27.7% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.5% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 99.1% 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% | 99.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 99.1% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harris Close was 91.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 163.5% higher than the Heage & Ambergate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harris Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Heage & Ambergate and the 114th highest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 74.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Harris Close, Ripley, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2024-07-18 | £211,939 |
| 9 Harris Close, Ripley, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £294,000 | 2023-01-30 | £308,700 |
| 10 Harris Close, Ripley, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2022-08-26 | £219,524 |
| 6 Harris Close, Ripley, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2019-12-20 | £269,163 |
| 3 Harris Close, Ripley, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2018-01-19 | £281,812 |
DE5 3GD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley Nursery School Sandham Lane , DE5 3HE | 3out of 4 | 378 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 | 593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley Junior School Poplar Avenue , DE5 3PN | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley Infant School Kirk Close , Off Highfield Way DE5 3RY | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Dannah Street , DE5 3BD | 3out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Street Lane Primary School Street Lane , Denby DE5 8NE | 3out of 4 | 2,426 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 | 1,803 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | 2out of 4 | 3,172 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Flamsteed Community School Derby Road , Denby DE5 8NP | 3out of 4 | 4,054 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belper School and Sixth Form Centre John O'Gaunts Way , DE56 0DA | 3out of 4 | 4,132 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 | 3,517 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watchorn Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ | - not rated | 5,426 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafish | 68 Cromford Road Ripley Derbyshire | 328 yd | |
| Market Place Cafe | 4 Market Place Ripley Derbyshire | 567 yd | |
| The Brown Bear Cafe | 5 - 7 High Street Ripley Derbyshire | 575 yd | |
| Fusion Yoga Studio And Wellbing Centre | The Mews 7 Church Street Ripley Derbyshire | 636 yd | |
| Truffles | 8 - 18 Grosvenor Road Ripley Derbyshire | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorn Tree Inn | 35 Market Place Ripley Derbyshire | 497 yd | |
| White Lion | 12 - 14 Market Place Ripley Derbyshire | 563 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Market Place Ripley Derbyshire | 563 yd | |
| The Three Horse Shoes | 10 Market Place Ripley Derbyshire | 563 yd | |
| Crompton Arms | 17 High Street Ripley Derbyshire | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Fish And Chips | 35 Maple Avenue Ripley Derbyshire | 483 yd | |
| Green Forest | Unit 4 41 Maple Avenue Ripley Derbyshire | 483 yd | |
| Umudum Ltd | 2 High Street Ripley Derbyshire | 539 yd | |
| Tony's Fried Chicken And Pizza Ltd | Tonys Southern Fried Chicken 6 High Street Ripley Derbyshire | 540 yd | |
| The Cob Stop | 1A High Street Ripley Derbyshire | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | Hartshay Service Station Hartshay Hill Ripley Derbyshire | 466 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | Cooperative Food Ripley Unit 5 Maple Avenue Ripley Derbyshire | 483 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 24 Oxford Street Ripley Derbyshire | 621 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | 1 Derby Road Ripley Derbyshire | 622 yd | |
| Lidl | Chapel Street Ripley Derbyshire | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ripley Leisure Centre DERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 578 yd |
| Ripley Junior School POPLAR AVENUE | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Gym Fit DERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 705 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 35.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.