Is DE56 0DD a safe place to live?

Yes, DE56 0DD is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 20 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in DE56 0DD?

The average property price in DE56 0DD is currently around £228k.

What is the population of DE56 0DD?

The population for the DE56 0DD area is approximately 224 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

LECHE CROFT, DE56 0DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LECHE CROFT, DE56 0DD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

224

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Avg Age

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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

workEmployment

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 0DD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE56 0DD is a safe, established residential area on Leche Croft, 0.2km from Openwoodgate in Belper. Administratively it sits within Belper East ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k.

Census 2021 statistics for DE56 0DD 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 0DD. 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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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 252,500

2 sales · Mean £ 252,500

Semi-Detached

£ 187,500

14 sales · Mean £ 199,428

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

DE56 0DD has low crime rates — 20 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 offences42

Public order11

Anti-social behaviour4

Other theft4

Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

Belper School and Sixth Form Centre

Requires Improvement1218 pupils0.1 km

Pottery Primary School

Good320 pupils0.6 km

St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good450 pupils1.2 km

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 Station0.8 km

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby

Black Bulls Head0.6 km
Greyhound Inn0.5 km
Belper Sports Centre Services0.3 km

restaurant

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

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Full House0.8 km
Golden Gate Takeaway0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Belper1.9 km
Ambergate4.3 km
Duffield4.7 km

Bus Stops

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