Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

WHILTON COURT, DE56 0EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHILTON COURT, DE56 0EP.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences51
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Belper School and Sixth Form Centre

Requires Improvement1218 pupils0.2 km
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Pottery Primary School

Good320 pupils0.7 km
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St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good450 pupils1.3 km
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Herbert Strutt Primary School

Good192 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Whitemoor Lane Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Pottery Service Station0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Black Bulls Head0.7 km
  • Greyhound Inn0.5 km
  • Belper Sports Centre Services0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Vaillant Industrial Group0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
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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