DE56 0DL is a sought-after residential area on Blackden Close, 0.5km from Openwoodgate in Belper. Administratively it sits within Belper East ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.
For families considering a move, DE56 0DL represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k, up 59.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE56 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00098182 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKDEN CLOSE, DE56 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKDEN CLOSE, DE56 0DL.
288
46
£ 41,600 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE56 0DL spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 59.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE56 0DL. The average age is 45.6. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 224,000
7 sales · Mean £ 236,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE56 0DL has low crime rates — 15 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
Street Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Whitemoor Lane Convenience Store0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Black Bulls Head0.7 km
- Greyhound Inn0.8 km
- Belper Sports Centre Services0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Vaillant Industrial Group0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Full House0.9 km
- Golden Gate Takeaway0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belper2.3 km
- Ambergate4.3 km
- Duffield5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Whitemoor House0.1 km
- Whitemoor House0.1 km
- Ashop Road0.1 km
- Ashop Road0.1 km
- Burbage Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE560DL · Data under Open Government Licence