Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

SHERBOURNE DRIVE, DE56 0FD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERBOURNE DRIVE, DE56 0FD.

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Population

416

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

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.

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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE56 0FD combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£395k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 26.3% year-on-year.

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

DE56 0FD is a sought-after residential area on Sherbourne Drive, 0.4km from White Moor in Belper. Administratively it sits within Belper East ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE56, DE56 0FD offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

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 £395k, up 26.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DE56 0FD are sourced from Output Area E00098178 (shared with 18 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 0FD. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 333,750

14 sales · Mean £ 356,678

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

DE56 0FD 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 offences38
Public order11
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Belper School and Sixth Form Centre

Requires Improvement1218 pupils0.6 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 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Whitemoor Lane Convenience Store0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Vaillant Industrial Group0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Full House0.6 km
  • Golden Gate Takeaway0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Greyhound Inn0.5 km
  • Belper Sports Centre Services0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belper2.1 km
  • Ambergate3.8 km
  • Duffield5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Medical Centre0.1 km
  • Medical Centre0.1 km
  • The Hawthorns0.2 km
  • Hunter Road0.2 km
  • John O Gaunts Way0.2 km