DE56 0DP is a sought-after residential area on Ashop Road, 0.6km from Openwoodgate in Belper. Administratively it sits within Belper East ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE56, DE56 0DP offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, up 72.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE56 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00098182 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHOP ROAD, DE56 0DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHOP ROAD, DE56 0DP.
288
46
£ 41,600 /yr
57%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE56 0DP — age 46, 88% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £320k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 72.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE56 0DP. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 287,750
10 sales · Mean £ 291,799
Terraced
£ 134,997
2 sales · Mean £ 134,997
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE56 0DP has low crime rates — 21 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.
school Local Schools
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre
Pottery Primary School
St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Whitemoor Lane Convenience Store0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Black Bulls Head0.8 km
- Greyhound Inn0.7 km
- Belper Sports Centre Services0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Vaillant Industrial Group0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Full House0.8 km
- Golden Gate Takeaway0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belper2.2 km
- Ambergate4.1 km
- Duffield5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Burbage Close0.1 km
- Burbage Close0.1 km
- Ashop Road0.2 km
- Ashop Road0.2 km
- The Hawthorns0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE560DP · Data under Open Government Licence