DE56 0EX is a sought-after residential area on Ashton Way, 0.2km from Openwoodgate in Belper. Administratively it sits within Belper East ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.
For families considering a move, DE56 0EX represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE56 0EX are sourced from Output Area E00098183 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHTON WAY, DE56 0EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHTON WAY, DE56 0EX.
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DE56 0EX's 68% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE56 0EX. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 340,000
2 sales · Mean £ 340,000
Terraced
£ 112,500
5 sales · Mean £ 106,250
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
3 sales · Mean £ 218,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE56 0EX has low crime rates — 16 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 Store0.7 km
- Pottery Service Station1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Black Bulls Head0.4 km
- Greyhound Inn0.7 km
- Belper Sports Centre Services0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Vaillant Industrial Group0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Full House0.9 km
- Golden Gate Takeaway0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belper2.1 km
- Ambergate4.4 km
- Duffield4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Whitemoor Centre0.1 km
- Whitemoor Centre0.1 km
- Hillcrest0.2 km
- Hillcrest0.2 km
- Jodrell Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE560EX · Data under Open Government Licence