Ambleside Close Derby
13 addresses across 1 postcode (DE24), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35490297.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £325,000 across 9 sales.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 12).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in South Derbyshire costs £2,340 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Peartree, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 40 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Village Surgery, about 3 km (1.9 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | £325,000 | £237,452 | £352,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | £240,350 | £240,350 | £325,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2025 | 15 DE24 3HZ | Detached | £341,950 | New build. |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 4 DE24 3HZ | Detached | £339,950 | New build. |
| 30 May 2025 | 10 DE24 3HZ | Detached | £332,452 | New build. |
| 23 May 2025 | 5 DE24 3HZ | Detached | £352,000 | New build. |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 11 DE24 3HZ | Detached | £325,000 | New build. |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 3 DE24 3HZ | Detached | £285,000 | New build. |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 1 DE24 3HZ | Detached | £275,500 | New build. |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 7 DE24 3HZ | Semi-detached | £242,250 | New build. |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 9 DE24 3HZ | Semi-detached | £237,452 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 2024 | 8 DE24 3HZ | Semi-detached | £240,350 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 2024 | 6 DE24 3HZ | Semi-detached | £240,350 | New build. |
| 15 Mar 2024 | 2 DE24 3HZ | Detached | £325,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 98 m². Most common: House, detached (8); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 2022 (12). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12).
Council tax
What each band costs in South Derbyshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,340 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,560 | £1,820 | £2,080 | £2,340 | £2,860 | £3,379 | £3,899 | £4,679 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (22% of about 1,450 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 40 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE24 3HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Peartree 5,260 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Willington 40,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Derby 4.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lomond Avenue Sinfin | 250 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Derby | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Car parks | A50 Parking | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 11.5 km (7.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Village Surgery | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jordan Dental | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Derby Hospital (Nuh) | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Littleover Police Station | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 4.1 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 290 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 22 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Sinfin Moor Allotments 1.4 ha | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow-hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Meadow Drain | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Moor Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Round Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Hell Meadow | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Swarkestone Stop | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 13 | 13 |
10 of the street's 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for South Derbyshire: see them on the South Derbyshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Croft Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| City of Derby Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Urgent improvement; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Not met |
| Stenson Fields Primary Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Redwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Grampian Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Cottons Farm Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Moy Avenue (5); On or near Goswick Close (2); On or near Cheswick Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DE24 3HZ: 13 addresses of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Rosedale Place · Dalbeattie Avenue · Glentress Drive · Edale Gardens · Hayfield Drive · Dalbeattie Avenue · Mabie Close · Malvern Lane · Goswick Close · Cheswick Road · Moy Avenue · Lowick Close
All the streets in DE24 and across South Derbyshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.