DE56 0EP is a sought-after residential area on Whilton Court, 0.3km from Openwoodgate in Belper. Administratively it sits within Belper East ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.
For families considering a move, DE56 0EP represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 49.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE56 0EP are sourced from Output Area E00098183 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHILTON COURT, DE56 0EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHILTON COURT, DE56 0EP.
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 0EP 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 49.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE56 0EP. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 136,500
10 sales · Mean £ 130,490
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE56 0EP has low crime rates — 17 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 Head0.7 km
- Greyhound Inn0.5 km
- Belper Sports Centre Services0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Vaillant Industrial Group0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Full House0.8 km
- Golden Gate Takeaway0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belper2.0 km
- Ambergate4.2 km
- Duffield4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Whitemoor Centre0.1 km
- Whitemoor Centre0.1 km
- The Hawthorns0.2 km
- The Hawthorns0.2 km
- Burbage Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE560EP · Data under Open Government Licence