Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

ASHTON WAY, DE56 0EX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHTON WAY, DE56 0EX.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences33
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Other crime2

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 pupils0.8 km
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St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good450 pupils1.4 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 Store0.7 km
  • Pottery Service Station1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Black Bulls Head0.4 km
  • Greyhound Inn0.7 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 Food0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
fastfood

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