Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

BRETTON ROAD, DE56 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRETTON ROAD, DE56 0DS.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DE56 0DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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.

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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DE56 0DS's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £340k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

DE56 0DS is a sought-after residential area on Bretton Road, 0.6km from Openwoodgate in Belper. Administratively it sits within Belper East ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.

For serious buyers, DE56 0DS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

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 £340k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DE56 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00098180 (shared with 9 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 0DS. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 340,000

4 sales · Mean £ 340,000

Semi-Detached

£ 142,000

2 sales · Mean £ 142,000

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

DE56 0DS 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 offences36
Public order10
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Belper School and Sixth Form Centre

Requires Improvement1218 pupils0.6 km
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Pottery Primary School

Good320 pupils1.0 km
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Street Lane Primary School

Good83 pupils1.5 km
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St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good450 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Whitemoor Lane Convenience Store0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Black Bulls Head0.8 km
  • Greyhound Inn0.8 km
  • Belper Sports Centre Services0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Vaillant Industrial Group1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Full House0.9 km
  • Golden Gate Takeaway0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belper2.3 km
  • Ambergate4.1 km
  • Duffield5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Ashop Road0.1 km
  • Ashop Road0.1 km
  • Overlane Nurseries0.1 km
  • Overlane Nurseries0.2 km
  • Whitemoor House0.2 km