DE56 0DJ is a safe, established residential area on Ash Acre, 0.1km from Openwoodgate in Belper. Administratively it sits within Belper East ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.
For families considering a move, DE56 0DJ represents 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £201k, down 29.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE56 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00098166 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASH ACRE, DE56 0DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH ACRE, DE56 0DJ.
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44
£ 41,600 /yr
56%
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
DE56 0DJ is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 29.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE56 0DJ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 259,995
3 sales · Mean £ 243,330
Semi-Detached
£ 161,500
11 sales · Mean £ 162,954
Terraced
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE56 0DJ 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.
school Local Schools
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre
Pottery Primary School
Herbert Strutt Primary School
St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Whitemoor Lane Convenience Store0.6 km
- Pottery Service Station0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Black Bulls Head0.5 km
- Greyhound Inn0.6 km
- Belper Sports Centre Services0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Vaillant Industrial Group0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Full House0.9 km
- Golden Gate Takeaway0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belper1.9 km
- Ambergate4.4 km
- Duffield4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Jodrell Avenue0.1 km
- Jodrell Avenue0.1 km
- Whitemoor Centre0.1 km
- Whitemoor Centre0.1 km
- Seven Stars0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE560DJ · Data under Open Government Licence