Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

BRAFIELD CLOSE, DE56 0EU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAFIELD CLOSE, DE56 0EU.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences35
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
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 pupils1.0 km
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Herbert Strutt Primary School

Good192 pupils1.5 km
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St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good450 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Whitemoor Lane Convenience Store0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Black Bulls Head0.4 km
  • Greyhound Inn0.8 km
  • Belper Sports Centre Services0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Vaillant Industrial Group0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km
fastfood

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