DE56 0DG is a safe, established residential area on John O'Gaunts Way, 0.5km from Openwoodgate in Belper. Administratively it sits within Belper East ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE56 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00098170 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOHN O'GAUNTS WAY, DE56 0DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHN O'GAUNTS WAY, DE56 0DG.
218
43
£ 41,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DE56 0DG's 59% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE56 0DG. The average age is 43.4. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 188,500
4 sales · Mean £ 181,500
Terraced
£ 145,000
5 sales · Mean £ 146,788
Detached
£ 215,750
2 sales · Mean £ 215,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE56 0DG has low crime rates — 19 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
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre
Pottery Primary School
St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Herbert Strutt Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Whitemoor Lane Convenience Store0.5 km
- Pottery Service Station0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Black Bulls Head0.8 km
- Greyhound Inn0.5 km
- Belper Sports Centre Services0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Vaillant Industrial Group0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Full House0.7 km
- Golden Gate Takeaway0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belper2.0 km
- Ambergate4.1 km
- Duffield5.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Hawthorns0.1 km
- The Hawthorns0.1 km
- Burbage Close0.2 km
- Burbage Close0.2 km
- Whitemoor Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE560DG · Data under Open Government Licence