DE56 0EU is a sought-after residential area on Brafield Close, 0.2km from Openwoodgate in Belper. Administratively it sits within Belper East ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.
For families considering a move, DE56 0EU represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% 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: Average house prices are around £190k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE56 0EU are sourced from Output Area E00098184 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRAFIELD CLOSE, DE56 0EU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAFIELD CLOSE, DE56 0EU.
267
46
£ 41,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE56 0EU 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.
Area Character
DE56 0EU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 91% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE56 0EU. The average age is 45.7. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
3 sales · Mean £ 169,166
Detached
£ 242,000
3 sales · Mean £ 240,316
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE56 0EU 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
Herbert Strutt Primary School
St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Whitemoor Lane Convenience Store0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Black Bulls Head0.4 km
- Greyhound Inn0.8 km
- Belper Sports Centre Services0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Vaillant Industrial Group0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Golden Gate Takeaway0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belper2.2 km
- Ambergate4.5 km
- Duffield4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hillcrest0.1 km
- Hillcrest0.1 km
- Whitemoor Centre0.2 km
- Whitemoor Centre0.2 km
- Whitemoor House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE560EU · Data under Open Government Licence