Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

SOAR CLOSE, DE56 0AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOAR CLOSE, DE56 0AE.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DE56 0AE's low deprivation rank, 77% ownership, and £210k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 9.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE56 0AE is a sought-after residential area on Soar Close, 0.1km from White Moor in Belper. Administratively it sits within Belper East ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE56, DE56 0AE offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, down 9.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DE56 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00098173 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE56 0AE. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 210,000

Detached

£ 231,000

3 sales · Mean £ 231,316

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DE56 0AE has low crime rates — 13 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.

Violence and sexual offences24
Public order8
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Pottery Primary School

Good320 pupils0.8 km
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Belper School and Sixth Form Centre

Requires Improvement1218 pupils0.9 km
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St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good450 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Whitemoor Lane Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Far Laund News0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Vaillant Industrial Group0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Full House0.4 km
  • Golden Gate Takeaway1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Greyhound Inn0.6 km
  • Belper Sports Centre Services0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belper1.9 km
  • Ambergate3.4 km
  • Duffield5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Medical Centre0.3 km
  • Nailers Way0.4 km
  • Nailers Way0.4 km
  • Medical Centre0.4 km
  • Loom Close0.4 km