Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

THORNTON WAY, DE56 0AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNTON WAY, DE56 0AH.

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Population

491

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DE56 0AH's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £243k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 30.8% year-on-year.

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

DE56 0AH is a sought-after residential area on Thornton Way, 0.2km 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 0AH offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 79% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £243k, up 30.8% 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 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00098176 (shared with 7 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 0AH. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 212,500

9 sales · Mean £ 238,611

Semi-Detached

£ 194,250

8 sales · Mean £ 187,562

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

DE56 0AH has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences20
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order5
Other theft4
Shoplifting3

school Local Schools

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Pottery Primary School

Good320 pupils0.8 km
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St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good450 pupils0.9 km
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Belper School and Sixth Form Centre

Requires Improvement1218 pupils1.1 km
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St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Outstanding189 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Whitemoor Lane Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Far Laund News0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Vaillant Industrial Group0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Full House0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Greyhound Inn0.7 km
  • Belper Sports Centre Services0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belper1.8 km
  • Ambergate3.3 km
  • Duffield5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Astlow Drive0.3 km
  • Astlow Drive0.3 km
  • Edensor Drive0.3 km
  • Edensor Drive0.3 km
  • Ashford Rise0.4 km