Mill Close Swanwick, Amber Valley
9 addresses across 1 postcode (DE55), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 601004.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £254,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (D: 6, E: 1).
- 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 C; 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 Alfreton, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Garden on the Green, is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 132 to 135 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Jessop Medical Practice, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 37 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 | 2 | £254,000 | £248,000 | £260,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £157,000 | £157,000 | £157,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £117,725 | £110,500 | £124,950 |
| 2012 | 1 | £152,000 | £152,000 | £152,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £107,000 | £107,000 | £107,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £77,625 | £70,000 | £85,250 |
| 1998 | 1 | £62,500 | £62,500 | £62,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £39,000 | £39,000 | £39,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2025 | 6 DE55 1AX | Detached | £248,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 7 DE55 1AX | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2019 | 5 DE55 1AX | Detached | £157,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2018 | 2 DE55 1AX | Detached | £124,950 | |
| 23 May 2018 | 5 DE55 1AX | Detached | £110,500 | |
| 9 Nov 2012 | 3 DE55 1AX | Detached | £152,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2009 | 8 DE55 1AX | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2005 | 3 DE55 1AX | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2003 | 3 DE55 1AX | Detached | £107,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2002 | 3 DE55 1AX | Detached | £85,250 | |
| 25 Feb 2002 | 2 DE55 1AX | Detached | £70,000 | |
| 20 Nov 1998 | 2 DE55 1AX | Detached | £62,500 | |
| 16 Oct 1995 | 2 DE55 1AX | Detached | £39,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 91 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (6); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (1).
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 C (36% of about 670 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 at Lower Drive, Swanwick: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 9 addresses are between 132 m and 135 m above sea level (133 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE55 1AX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Alfreton 383,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Ambergate 39,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Whatstandwell 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green Swanwick | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Alfreton Bus Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Church Street Car Park | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 27.6 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jessop Medical Practice | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swanwick Pharmacy | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swanwick Dental Practice | 190 m |
| Hospital | Ripley Hospital Utc | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Heanor and Langley Mill Police SNT | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Esso Swanwick, Derby Road Cashzone | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Garden on the Green 100 m² | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 210 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 650 m² | 80 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 4.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Butterley Works blast furnaces, canal tunnel and underground wharf, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Butterley Works blast furnaces, canal tunnel and underground wharf | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Derwent Valley Mills | World Heritage Site | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bullock Wood | Wood | 580 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Broadoak Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Bowley Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Butterley Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 9 | 9 |
None of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanwick Hall School | Secondary | 11–18 | 310 m | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Swanwick Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 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 |
| Somercotes Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Somerlea Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matkins Butchers DE55 1AB | Manufacturers/packers | 190 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Booths Convenience (Go Local Extra) DE55 1AB | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2023 |
| The Steampacket DE55 1AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2017 |
| Swanwick Methodist Church DE55 1AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Oriental Chef DE55 1BL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 4 Good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Boot & Slipper DE55 1BL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2026 |
| The Salt Pot DE55 1BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Swanwick Discount Store DE55 1AA | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Swanwick Service Station Esso Shop Shop 'n Drive DE55 1BG | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Cross Keys DE55 1BG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| The Pantry DE55 1BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 4 Good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| The Gate Inn DE55 1AQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 20 May 2026 |
| Swanwick Hall School DE55 1AD | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Nether Close (18); On or near Derby Road (13); On or near Delamere Close (3); On or near Butterfield Crescent (2); On or near Shirley Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 70 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 61% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 71% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 27% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 66% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 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) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 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 9 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
- DE55 1AX: 9 addresses
Nearby streets
St Andrew's Drive · Arlington Drive · Delamere Close · Nether Close · Butterfield Crescent · Blisworth Way · Butterfield Crescent · The Green · Chapel Street · Salcey Close · Broadway · Belvedere Close
All the streets in DE55 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.