Burrows Close Ripley, Amber Valley
8 addresses across 1 postcode (DE5), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 630975.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 7).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Amber Valley costs £2,408 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ambergate, about 5.2 km (3.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Ripley Greenway, is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 125 to 127 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ripley Medical Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 35 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 64 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); Flat (3). Built: 2019 (7).
Council tax
What each band costs in Amber Valley in 2026-27: Band D £2,408 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,605 | £1,873 | £2,140 | £2,408 | £2,943 | £3,478 | £4,013 | £4,815 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (63% of about 710 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land off Butterley Hill Ripley: up to 16 homes, permissioned (10 m)
- Butterley Works, Butterley Hill, Ripley: up to 80 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- All Saints Church Hall Site Moseley Street Ripley: up to 10 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Asher Lane Business Park (South) Ripley: up to 95 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Asher Lane, Ripley: up to 63 homes, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- All Saints Church Hall, Moseley Street, Ripley, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Land south of 33 South Place, Ripley: up to 6 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Asher Lane Business Park (North) Ripley: up to 85 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 125 m and 127 m above sea level (127 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE5 3WF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ambergate 39,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Alfreton 383,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Belper 219,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodlands Nursing Home Ripley | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Alfreton Bus Station | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Street Car Park | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 25.5 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ripley Medical Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peak Pharmacy | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nottingham Road Dental Practice | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Ripley Hospital Utc | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Heanor and Langley Mill Police SNT | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Central England Co-op - Maple Avenue, Maple Ave | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ripley Greenway 1.4 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.8 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Butterley Works blast furnaces, canal tunnel and underground wharf, a scheduled monument, 450 m (0.3 miles) north. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Butterley Works blast furnaces, canal tunnel and underground wharf | Scheduled monument | 450 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Padley Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Derwent Valley Mills | World Heritage Site | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Carr Wood | Wood | 170 m east |
| Butterley Wood | Wood | 370 m north-east |
| Butterley Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 810 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Forty Horse Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 8 |
8 of the street's 8 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 Amber Valley: see them on the Amber Valley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lons Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ripley Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ripley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Ripley Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ripley Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Swanwick Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Swanwick Hall School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Nursing Home DE5 3LW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| The Talbot Taphouse DE5 3LT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 4 Good | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Nags Head Ripley Ltd DE5 3LT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| King William Residential Home DE5 3DW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Clowns Day Nursery DE5 3AD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| The Cob Stop DE5 3RS | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Midland Railway Butterley DE5 3QZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Sainsburys DE5 3QP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Premier Inn Ripley DE5 3QP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2025 |
| McDonald's Restaurant DE5 3QP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Oriental Wok DE5 3DL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Lidl DE5 3DL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Catch A Bite DE5 3QZ | Mobile caterer | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Burrows Close (12); On or near Moss Lane (9); On or near Alma Street (6); On or near Butterley Hill (6); On or near Hill Street (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 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 4 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
- DE5 3WF: 8 addresses of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bridle Lane · Moss Lane · A610 · Hill Street · Argyll Place · Bridle Lane · Alma Street · The Spinney · Lowes Hill · Outram Street · Carr Wood · Outram Court
All the streets in DE5 and across Amber Valley.
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.