DE56 1SU is a mixed residential area on Leighton Way, 0.4km from Belper in Belper. Administratively it sits within Belper South ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.
For families considering a move, DE56 1SU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE56 1SU are sourced from Output Area E00170713 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEIGHTON WAY, DE56 1SU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGHTON WAY, DE56 1SU.
130
58
£ 38,700 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE56 1SU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
DE56 1SU is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 67% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 58). Property prices are trending up 15.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE56 1SU. The average age is 57.6. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 155,000
13 sales · Mean £ 159,346
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE56 1SU is moderate at 79 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Long Row Primary School
Herbert Strutt Primary School
St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy
St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Pottery Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Fishers Convenience Store0.5 km
- Belper Booze0.4 km
- Birds0.4 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- Gummers Of King Street0.4 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Belper House0.6 km
- Black Swan0.5 km
- Cross Keys0.5 km
- Grapes Inn Public House0.8 km
- Nags Head0.6 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Josi0.6 km
- Bengal Blues0.5 km
- Artisan Bean Company0.3 km
- Costa0.4 km
- Distinct Gaming Limited0.5 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Continental Food Bar0.5 km
- Forum Foods0.5 km
- Oriental Villa0.5 km
- Dessertalicious0.6 km
- Niks Signature0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.2 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.3 km
- Central England Co-operative0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Chevin Green Farm0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belper0.6 km
- Duffield3.6 km
- Ambergate4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Herbert Strutt School0.1 km
- Meadow View0.1 km
- Meadow View0.1 km
- Babington Hospital0.1 km
- Babington Hospital0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DE561SU · Data under Open Government Licence