Springfield Close Crich, Amber Valley
16 addresses across 1 postcode (DE4), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 601389.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £325,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, 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 E; Band D in Amber Valley costs £2,408 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 175 to 182 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Crich Medical Practice, about 500 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £431,000 | £431,000 | £431,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £252,000 | £225,000 | £279,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £198,000 | £198,000 | £198,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £268,000 | £268,000 | £268,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £234,000 | £234,000 | £234,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £179,995 | £179,995 | £179,995 |
| 2004 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £168,750 | £155,000 | £182,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 1 DE4 5DB | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2024 | 11 DE4 5DB | Semi-detached | £431,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2019 | 5 DE4 5DB | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2017 | 7 DE4 5DB | Detached | £279,000 | |
| 8 May 2017 | 12 DE4 5DB | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 24 May 2013 | 1 DE4 5DB | Detached | £198,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2011 | 4 DE4 5DB | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2011 | 10 DE4 5DB | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2010 | 12 DE4 5DB | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2008 | 12 DE4 5DB | Detached | £268,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2006 | 8 DE4 5DB | Semi-detached | £234,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2005 | 3 DE4 5DB | Detached | £179,995 | |
| 25 Mar 2004 | 4 DE4 5DB | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2003 | 11 DE4 5DB | Semi-detached | £182,500 | |
| 2 May 2003 | 14 DE4 5DB | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 14 Oct 1997 | 15 DE4 5DB | Detached | £62,000 | |
| 30 Jan 1995 | 5 DE4 5DB | Detached | £85,500 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 100 m². Most common: House, detached (7); Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 1976-1982 (5); 1967-1975 (4); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); 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 E (24% of about 780 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
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 16 addresses are between 175 m and 182 m above sea level (179 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE4 5DB | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Whatstandwell 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Ambergate 39,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Cromford 50,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Surgery Lane Crich | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Alfreton Bus Station | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 5.9 km (3.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 29.7 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crich Medical Practice | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crich Pharmacy | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Amber Valley Dental Practice | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Hospital | Ripley Hospital Utc | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | Heanor and Langley Mill Police SNT | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | MPK Riverside Service Station, Ambergate Cashzone | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | The Green 280 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,820 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,040 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 660 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 22 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 660 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Butterley Gangroad and Fritchley Tunnel | Scheduled monument | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Derwent Valley Mills | World Heritage Site | 6.8 km (4.3 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Culland Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Cawdor Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Bowmer Rough | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Crich Mount | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Lower Slades | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 16 |
1 of the street's 16 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crich Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 130 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Crich Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 350 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Crich Carr CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comrades Club DE4 5DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Crich County Junior School DE4 5DF | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Cardale Fish And Chip Shop DE4 5DD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 4 Good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Budgens DE4 5DD | Retailers - other | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Crich Butchers DE4 5DD | Manufacturers/packers | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Jeera Restaurant DE4 5DD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2026 |
| The Loaf DE4 5BH | Manufacturers/packers | 230 m | 4 Good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Old Black Swan DE4 5DG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Jovial Lodge DE4 5DJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crich Wesley Methodist Church DE4 5BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Jovial House DE4 5DT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crich Glebe Field Centre DE4 5EU | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Public order | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Market Place (6); On or near Surgery Lane (2); On or near Dimple Lane (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 46% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 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 | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 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 8 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
- DE4 5DB: 16 addresses
Nearby streets
Surgery Lane · Fairview Rise · Sun Lane · School Lane · Culland View · Mills Court · Roe's Lane · Holly Bank Court · The Common · Sandy Lane · Bennetts Lane · Snowdrop Valley
All the streets in DE4 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.