DE56 0AB is a safe, established residential area on Lapwing Close, 0.6km from Denby Bottles in Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse. Administratively it sits within Kilburn, Denby and Holbrook ward and the Amber Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DE56 0AB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DE56 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00098358 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAPWING CLOSE, DE56 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAPWING CLOSE, DE56 0AB.
324
39
£ 40,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE56 0AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DE56 0AB has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE56 0AB. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
7 sales · Mean £ 156,714
Detached
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
Terraced
£ 170,000
1 sales · Mean £ 170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE56 0AB has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kilburn Infant and Nursery School
Kilburn Junior School
John Flamsteed Community School
Denby Free CofE VA Primary School
Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Horsley Woodhouse Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Kilburn Social Club0.2 km
- Hunters Arms0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Jade Garden0.2 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- One Stop Stores0.7 km
- Metro Stores0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belper4.1 km
- Duffield4.4 km
- Langley Mill6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Chapel Street Middle0.1 km
- Chapel Street Middle0.1 km
- Windmill Avenue north end0.2 km
- Windmill Avenue north end0.2 km
- Alfred Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE560AB · Data under Open Government Licence