Bridle Lane is in Ripley and in Amber Valley district. DE5 3LX 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 Bridle Lane, Ripley, DE5 3LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE5 3HW, DE5 3LY, DE5 3LZ, DE5 3DW, DE5 3LW, DE5 3DU, DE5 3DT, DE5 3LG, DE5 3DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE5 3LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 30.6% | 34.6% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 34.2% | -13.6% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 17.9% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 9.7% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 42.3% | 31.5% | -10.8% | 48.4% | -16.9% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 39.7% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 22.3% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 26.8% | 2.2% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 12.8% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 12.8% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 5.1% | -3.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 20.2% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 20.2% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.9% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 97.8% | 96.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 95.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridle Lane was 68.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.2% lower than the Codnor, Langley Mill & Aldercar average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridle Lane has the 48th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Codnor, Langley Mill & Aldercar and the 162nd highest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Bridle Lane, Ripley, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2025-03-27 | £132,232 |
| 9 Bridle Lane, Ripley, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-08-23 | £168,226 |
| 15 Bridle Lane, Ripley, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-07-05 | £146,229 |
| 3 Bridle Lane, Ripley, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-07-05 | £156,673 |
| 7 Bridle Lane, Ripley, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-09-29 | £173,796 |
DE5 3LX 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 3LX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Nursery School Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 4out of 4 | 4,662 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 | 484 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Dannah Street , DE5 3BD | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley Junior School Poplar Avenue , DE5 3PN | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley Infant School Kirk Close , Off Highfield Way DE5 3RY | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Primary School South Street , Swanwick DE55 1BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,877 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 | 1,799 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE | 2out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Nieper Academy Grange Street , DE55 7JA | 2out of 4 | 4,841 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Flamsteed Community School Derby Road , Denby DE5 8NP | 3out of 4 | 5,052 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belper School and Sixth Form Centre John O'Gaunts Way , DE56 0DA | 3out of 4 | 5,193 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 | 2,444 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watchorn Christian School 2,Derby Road , Alfreton DE55 7AQ | - not rated | 4,421 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfreton Park Community Special School Alfreton Park , Wingfield Road DE55 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,678 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 | 423 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurant | Lesley Crescent Butterley Park Ripley Derbyshire | 644 yd | |
| Cookhouse And Pub Ripley | Lesley Crescent Butterley Park Ripley Derbyshire | 644 yd | |
| Fusion Yoga Studio And Wellbing Centre | The Mews 7 Church Street Ripley Derbyshire | 653 yd | |
| Shapla Spice | 1 Church Street Ripley Derbyshire | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Inn | 20 Lowes Hill Ripley Derbyshire | 161 yd | |
| Nags Head Ripley Ltd | 56 Butterley Hill Ripley Derbyshire | 335 yd | |
| The Talbot Taphouse | 1 Butterley Hill Ripley Derbyshire | 335 yd | |
| Ambers Pool Sports Bar | 23-25 Church Street Ripley Derbyshire | 645 yd | |
| The Crib | 29 Church Street Ripley Derbyshire | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Wok | 12 Chapel Street Ripley Derbyshire | 513 yd | |
| Good Food Inn | 19 Church Street Ripley Derbyshire | 667 yd | |
| Tonys Delight / Tonys Spice Grill | 18 Church Street Ripley Derbyshire | 667 yd | |
| Sergios Pizza And Kebabs. | 6 - 8 Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire | 732 yd | |
| Family House | 44 Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Chapel Street Ripley Derbyshire | 513 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire | 644 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | Hartshay Service Station Hartshay Hill Ripley Derbyshire | 694 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 24 Oxford Street Ripley Derbyshire | 824 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | 1 Derby Road Ripley Derbyshire | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire Police Authority BUTTERLEY HALL BUTTERLEY HALL COACH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 740 yd |
| St John'S C Of E Primary School DANNAH STREET | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 34.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 34.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 34.8% |
| 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 | 29.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.63 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.