Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

JOHN O'GAUNTS WAY, DE56 0DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHN O'GAUNTS WAY, DE56 0DA.

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Population

224

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 44, DE56 0DA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 23.8% year-on-year.

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

DE56 0DA is a safe, established residential area on John O'Gaunts Way, 0.2km from Openwoodgate in Belper. Administratively it sits within Belper East ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.

For families considering a move, DE56 0DA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 23.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE56 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00098166 (shared with 6 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 0DA. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 155,000

15 sales · Mean £ 168,100

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

DE56 0DA has low crime rates — 18 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 offences34
Public order10
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Belper School and Sixth Form Centre

Requires Improvement1218 pupils0.0 km
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Pottery Primary School

Good320 pupils0.6 km
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St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good450 pupils1.2 km
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Herbert Strutt Primary School

Good192 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Whitemoor Lane Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Pottery Service Station0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Black Bulls Head0.6 km
  • Greyhound Inn0.5 km
  • Belper Sports Centre Services0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Vaillant Industrial Group0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Full House0.8 km
  • Golden Gate Takeaway0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belper1.9 km
  • Ambergate4.3 km
  • Duffield4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Jodrell Avenue0.0 km
  • Jodrell Avenue0.1 km
  • Leisure Centre0.1 km
  • Whitemoor Centre0.1 km
  • Whitemoor Centre0.1 km