Ridgeway is in Heanor and in Amber Valley district. DE75 7BU is located in the Heanor East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Amber Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ridgeway, Heanor, DE75 7BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE75 7BT, DE75 7XT, DE75 7LX, DE75 7JU, DE75 7LZ, DE75 7NA, DE75 7BW, DE75 7BS, DE75 7DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE75 7BU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 48.4% | 48.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.8% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 32.3% | 36.4% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 47.2% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 42.6% | 35.8% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -12.6% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 40.9% | 13.4% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 23.6% | 13.2% | -10.4% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 8.2% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 31.3% | 19.8% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11.5% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 16.1% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.9% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 20.3% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 23.5% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.3% | 98.1% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 95.3% | 97.7% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 97.7% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridgeway was 94.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.9% lower than the Codnor, Langley Mill & Aldercar average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ridgeway has the 47th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Codnor, Langley Mill & Aldercar and the 105th highest crime rate of 386 local areas in Amber Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Ridgeway, Heanor, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-12-19 | £170,896 |
| 1 Ridgeway, Heanor, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-08-18 | £265,120 |
| 19 Ridgeway, Heanor, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2018-12-10 | £174,674 |
| 1 Ridgeway, Heanor, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2018-03-21 | £237,651 |
| 9 Ridgeway, Heanor, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,500 | 2014-10-17 | £192,871 |
DE75 7BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlpool Infant School Prospect Road , Marlpool DE75 7NF | - not rated | 395 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mundy CofE Junior School Lockton Avenue , DE75 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlpool Junior School Claramount Road , DE75 7HS | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Primary School Roper Avenue , Marlpool DE75 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heanor Langley Infant School & Nursery Laceyfields Road , Langley DE75 7HJ | - not rated | 950 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heanor Gate Science College Kirkley Drive , DE75 7RA | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heanor Gate Spencer Academy Kirkley Drive , DE75 7RA | 4out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldercar High School Daltons Close , Langley Mill NG16 4HL | - not rated | 2,410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldercar High School Daltons Close , Langley Mill NG16 4HL | 3out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Comprehensive School Mansfield Road , Eastwood NG16 3EA | - not rated | 2,977 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine House School Jasmine House School , 34 Ilkeston Road DE75 7DT | - not rated | 870 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Michael House School The Field , Shipley DE75 7JH | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Esteem Valley Academy Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF | - not rated | 3,486 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amber Valley & Erewash Support Centre Bennerley Avenue , Cotmanhay DE7 8PF | - not rated | 3,486 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennerley Fields School Stratford Street , Cotmanhay DE7 8QZ | 3out of 4 | 3,633 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DH Lawrence Cafe | Heanor Antiques Centre 1 - 3 Ilkeston Road Heanor Derbyshire | 988 yd | |
| Crown Inn | 6 Church Street Heanor Derbyshire | 1,018 yd | |
| Heanor Town Football Tea Bar | Heanor Town Football Tea Bar Mayfield Avenue Heanor Derbyshire | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mundy Arms Hungry Horse | 147 Ilkeston Road Marlpool Heanor Derbyshire | 120 yd | |
| Queens Head | 1 Breach Road Marlpool Heanor Derbyshire | 319 yd | |
| Shipley Working Mens Club | 2 Millbank Marlpool Heanor Derbyshire | 441 yd | |
| Heanor Miners Welfare | 50 Ilkeston Road Marlpool Heanor Derbyshire | 636 yd | |
| Heanor Conservative Club | 2 Church Street Heanor Derbyshire | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs Villa | 115 Roper Avenue Heanor Derbyshire | 514 yd | |
| Royal Kitchen | 111 Roper Avenue Heanor Derbyshire | 514 yd | |
| Park Life Heanor Kiosk | Park Life Kiosk Heanor 27 Ilkeston Road Heanor Derbyshire | 634 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 19A Church Street Heanor Derbyshire | 1,084 yd | |
| Crest Of The Wave | 35 Market Place Heanor Derbyshire | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heanor Miners Welfare Trust ILKESTON ROAD | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| William Gregg Vc Leisure Centre HANDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 849 yd |
| Lockton Avenue LOCKTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Shipley Hall Cricket Club SHIPLEY HALL CRICKET CLUB SHIPLEY HALL CRICKET CLUB THE FIELD | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Michael House School THE FIELD | 1,017 yd | |
| The Heanor Town Ground HEANOR TOWN FOOTBALL SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB HEANOR TOWN FOOTBALL SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB MAYFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 82.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.