DE56 0EH is a sought-after residential area on Pytchley Close, 0.3km from Openwoodgate in Belper. Administratively it sits within Belper East ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% 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: With prices averaging £143k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE56 0EH are sourced from Output Area E00098183 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PYTCHLEY CLOSE, DE56 0EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PYTCHLEY CLOSE, DE56 0EH.
256
42
£ 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 0EH is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 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 up 6.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE56 0EH. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 157,000
9 sales · Mean £ 153,722
Terraced
£ 110,000
10 sales · Mean £ 107,600
Detached
£ 108,000
1 sales · Mean £ 108,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE56 0EH 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
St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Herbert Strutt Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Whitemoor Lane Convenience Store0.4 km
- Pottery Service Station0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Black Bulls Head0.7 km
- Greyhound Inn0.4 km
- Belper Sports Centre Services0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Vaillant Industrial Group0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Full House0.7 km
- Golden Gate Takeaway0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belper1.9 km
- Ambergate4.2 km
- Duffield4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Whitemoor Centre0.1 km
- Whitemoor Centre0.1 km
- Leisure Centre0.2 km
- Jodrell Avenue0.2 km
- Leisure Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE560EH · Data under Open Government Licence