DE56 1RR is a safe, established residential area on Barley Croft, 0.3km from Pinchom's Hill in Belper. Administratively it sits within Belper South ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE56 1RR are sourced from Output Area E00098207 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARLEY CROFT, DE56 1RR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARLEY CROFT, DE56 1RR.
343
39
£ 41,600 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE56 1RR spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1RR. The average age is 39.1. 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 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
£ 274,000
5 sales · Mean £ 268,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE56 1RR has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Herbert Strutt Primary School
Pottery Primary School
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre
St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Long Row Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Fishers Convenience Store0.8 km
- Birds1.0 km
- Oxfam0.9 km
- Manor Pharmacy0.9 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Belper House0.9 km
- Black Swan0.8 km
- Cross Keys0.8 km
- Grapes Inn Public House0.8 km
- Nags Head0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Josi0.8 km
- Bengal Blues0.8 km
- Vaillant Industrial Group1.0 km
- Fusion Lounge1.0 km
- I Should Cocoa0.9 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Continental Food Bar0.8 km
- Forum Foods0.8 km
- Gurkha Express0.7 km
- Oriental Villa0.8 km
- Full Moon0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belper1.1 km
- Duffield3.6 km
- Ambergate4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Maple Drive0.2 km
- Maple Drive0.2 km
- Park Road Shops0.2 km
- Park Road Shops0.2 km
- Kirks Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE561RR · Data under Open Government Licence