Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

OVERSTONE CLOSE, DE56 0ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVERSTONE CLOSE, DE56 0ET.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DE56 0ET is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DE56 0ET is a sought-after residential area on Overstone 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 spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k.

Census 2021 statistics for DE56 0ET are sourced from Output Area E00098182 (shared with 10 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 0ET. 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

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 251,250

6 sales · Mean £ 256,750

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

DE56 0ET has low crime rates — 20 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 offences39
Public order10
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Belper School and Sixth Form Centre

Requires Improvement1218 pupils0.3 km
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Pottery Primary School

Good320 pupils0.9 km
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St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good450 pupils1.5 km
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Herbert Strutt Primary School

Good192 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Whitemoor Lane Convenience Store0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Black Bulls Head0.6 km
  • Greyhound Inn0.7 km
  • Belper Sports Centre Services0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Vaillant Industrial Group0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Full House0.9 km
  • Golden Gate Takeaway0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belper2.2 km
  • Ambergate4.3 km
  • Duffield4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitemoor Centre0.2 km
  • Whitemoor Centre0.2 km
  • Whitemoor House0.2 km
  • Whitemoor House0.2 km
  • Hillcrest0.2 km