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DE5

RIPLEY

Derbyshire, East Midlands, England

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DE5 is the postcode district for RIPLEY, located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.

Avg price £230,337
1yr change ▲ 4.2%
Crime 32% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£230,337

▲ 4.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

20% below national avg

Crime Rate

55.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

32% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

346 Mbps

Property Prices in DE5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DE5 is £230,337, which is 21% below the Derbyshire average of £289,862.

Properties in DE5 cost 19.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DE5 have risen 4.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £302,369 453
Semi-detached £201,022 420
Terraced £149,639 318
Flat £120,667 18
All types £230,337 1264

5-Year Price History

£223K £227K £231K £235K £239K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in DE5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 55.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DE5 has a crime rate well 32% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
22.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
9.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
6.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in DE5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DE5 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Ripley Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Ripley Infant School Primary Good mi
Lons Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Primary Not inspected mi
Denby Free CofE VA Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

130,451

Population

67

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DE5 are 346.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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346.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DE5 is collected by Amber Valley. The Band D rate is £2,086/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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DE5 — RIPLEY

Area Summary

DE5 (RIPLEY) offers affordable property prices (£230,337, 20% below national average), low crime (32% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (346 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about DE5 RIPLEY

What is the average house price in DE5 RIPLEY?
The average house price in DE5 (RIPLEY) is £230,337, based on 1264 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 20% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.2% over the past year.
Is DE5 RIPLEY a safe area to live?
Crime in DE5 is significantly below the national average (55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (22.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of DE5 RIPLEY?
The population of DE5 (RIPLEY) is approximately 130,451 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in DE5?
The average broadband download speed in DE5 is 346 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in DE5 RIPLEY?
There are 11 schools in or near DE5. 18% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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