DE56 is a postcode district in Amber Valley, East Midlands, covering 894 active and 309 retired postcodes.
The largest share of DE56 (23%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (9%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes DE56 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in DE56 are around £266k, down 13.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DE56 at 131 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DE56 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
DE56 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DE56 postcode area.
28,469
46
£ 47,275 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
DE56 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £266k. Property prices are trending down 13.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Kilburn Infant and Nursery School
Duffield the Meadows Primary School
Heage Primary School
Long Row Primary School
Ambergate Primary School
Pottery Primary School
Milford Primary School
Herbert Strutt Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Bridge Hill House
- Chevin Green Farm
- Dannah Farm Country House
- Grange Farm Bed And Breakfast
- Rolls Royce
Pub, NightClub
69 nearby- Arkwrights Bar Limited
- Bang In Belper
- Bartleby's
- Bear Inn And Hotel
- Belper Amateurs Cricket Club
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Central England Cooperative Society
- Aldi Stores Limited
- Central England Co-operative
- Central England Co-operative
- Iceland
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Duffield Balti And Grill
- Birds Bakery
- Continental Food Bar
- Dessertalicious
- Domino's Pizza
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Josi
- Swiss Tea Rooms
- Well-Kitchen
- Anila
- Artisan Bean Company
- + 57 more
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy
- Far Laund News
- Fishers Convenience Store
- Fourways Convenience Store
- Greggs
- + 44 more
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Area Profile: DE56 · Data under Open Government Licence