Firs Avenue, Ripley, DE5 3NX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE5 3NX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.9%	53.3%	-3.6%	51.0%	2.3%
Male	43.1%	46.7%	3.6%	49.0%	-2.3%

Partnership Status

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	22.3%	22.7%	0.4%	37.9%	-15.2%
Married: Opposite sex	46.2%	45.8%	-0.4%	44.2%	1.6%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.7%	0.9%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	10.9%	16.4%	5.5%	9.1%	7.3%
Widowed	18.1%	14.2%	-3.9%	6.1%	8.1%

Health

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 (65.8%) 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	28.1%	23%	-5.1%	48.4%	-25.4%
Good health	36%	42.8%	6.8%	33.6%	9.2%
Fair health	24.9%	22.6%	-2.3%	12.7%	9.9%
Bad health	9.5%	8.6%	-0.9%	4.0%	4.6%
Very bad health	1.6%	2.9%	1.3%	1.2%	1.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 3NX this area, 32% 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 20%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33.2%	32%	-1.2%	18.2%	13.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	13.3%	-0.1%	9.6%	3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13%	9.3%	-3.7%	13.4%	-4.1%
Apprenticeship	7.6%	8%	0.4%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	12.4%	2.3%	16.9%	-4.5%
Degree or Similar	20.6%	20%	-0.6%	33.8%	-13.8%
Other	2.1%	4.9%	2.8%	2.8%	2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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%	2.5%	2.5%	3.1%	-0.6%
Other Asian	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
White	98.8%	94.7%	-4.1%	81.4%	13.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.9% 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	99.2%	93.9%	-5.3%	83.2%	10.7%
European Union	0.8%	2.9%	2.1%	6.1%	-3.2%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2.9%	2.9%	5.6%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.2%	93.5%	-5.7%	83.2%	10.3%
10+ Years	0%	5.7%	5.7%	9.8%	-4.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.1%	76.7%	-4.6%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
No passport held	25%	13.5%	11.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.9%	37.2%	-0.3%
Christian	54.1%	46.2%	7.9%
Hindu	1.6%	1.7%	-0.1%
Sikh	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Firs Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Firs Avenue was 117.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 238.3% higher than the Heage & Ambergate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Firs Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Heage & Ambergate and the 68th highest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,500

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in DE5 3NX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Firs Avenue are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Amber Valley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Firs Avenue, Ripley, DE5 3NX

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE5 3NX

Average Price
£226,405

Semi-Detached
£208,562

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£297,779

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Firs Avenue

Average Price
£237,168

Semi-Detached
£223,712

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£304,448

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Firs AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11A Firs Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£289,950	2022-11-07	£304,448
7 Firs Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£75,000	2011-04-21	£142,227
15 Firs Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£164,500	2009-08-25	£310,822
5 Firs Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2008-06-13	£201,222
15 Firs Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2007-05-04	£276,236

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE5 3NX

Employment

DE5 3NX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3NX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	104
Full-Time Employee	48
Long-Term Sick or disabled	24
Part-Time Employee	15
Self-Employed	13
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Education	7
Construction	6
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Other	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ripley Nursery School Sandham Lane , DE5 3HE	3out of 4	27 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ripley Junior School Poplar Avenue , DE5 3PN	3out of 4	422 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ripley Infant School Kirk Close , Off Highfield Way DE5 3RY	3out of 4	454 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lons Infant School Tavistock Avenue , DE5 3SE	3out of 4	702 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE Primary School Dannah Street , DE5 3BD	3out of 4	1,265 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Waingroves Primary School Waingroves Road , DE5 9TD	- not rated	2,114 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Ripley Academy Peasehill , DE5 3JQ	1out of 4	1,473 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Swanwick Hall School Derby Road , Swanwick DE55 1AE	2out of 4	3,285 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
John Flamsteed Community School Derby Road , Denby DE5 8NP	3out of 4	3,890 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre John O'Gaunts Way , DE56 0DA	3out of 4	4,183 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy Kirkley Drive , DE75 7RA	3out of 4	5,390 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	3,580 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Brown Bear Cafe	5 - 7 High Street Ripley Derbyshire	402 yd
Market Place Cafe	4 Market Place Ripley Derbyshire	459 yd
Seafish	68 Cromford Road Ripley Derbyshire	470 yd
Truffles	8 - 18 Grosvenor Road Ripley Derbyshire	498 yd
Costa Ltd Store No 43042950	30 Oxford Street Ripley Derbyshire	510 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thorn Tree Inn	35 Market Place Ripley Derbyshire	351 yd
Pear Tree Hotel	4 Derby Road Ripley Derbyshire	353 yd
Crompton Arms	17 High Street Ripley Derbyshire	407 yd
Tom Said	Tom Said 1 Well Street Ripley Derbyshire	424 yd
White Lion	12 - 14 Market Place Ripley Derbyshire	446 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bill's Fish And Chips	35 Maple Avenue Ripley Derbyshire	235 yd
Green Forest	Unit 4 41 Maple Avenue Ripley Derbyshire	235 yd
Umudum Ltd	2 High Street Ripley Derbyshire	354 yd
Tony's Fried Chicken And Pizza Ltd	Tonys Southern Fried Chicken 6 High Street Ripley Derbyshire	356 yd
The Cob Stop	1A High Street Ripley Derbyshire	407 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Central England Co-operative	Cooperative Food Ripley Unit 5 Maple Avenue Ripley Derbyshire	235 yd
Central England Co-operative	1 Derby Road Ripley Derbyshire	354 yd
Farm Foods	24 Oxford Street Ripley Derbyshire	446 yd
Central England Co-operative	Hartshay Service Station Hartshay Hill Ripley Derbyshire	727 yd
Lidl	Chapel Street Ripley Derbyshire	732 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ripley Leisure Centre DERBY ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	238 yd
Ripley Junior School POPLAR AVENUE	grass pitches	365 yd
Gym Fit DERBY ROAD	health and fitness suite	378 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	52.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	71.58 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	71.58 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DE5 3NX