DE56 0EE is a sought-after residential area on Leys Court, 0.5km from Openwoodgate in Belper. Administratively it sits within Belper East ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.
For families considering a move, DE56 0EE represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. 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 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DE56 0EE are sourced from Output Area E00098181 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEYS COURT, DE56 0EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEYS COURT, DE56 0EE.
280
44
£ 41,600 /yr
50%
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
No single demographic signal dominates DE56 0EE — age 44, 83% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0EE. The average age is 43.6. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE56 0EE has low crime rates — 16 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
2 nearby- Whitemoor Lane Convenience Store0.6 km
- Pottery Service Station1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Black Bulls Head0.8 km
- Greyhound Inn0.6 km
- Belper Sports Centre Services0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Vaillant Industrial Group0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Full House0.7 km
- Golden Gate Takeaway0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belper2.1 km
- Ambergate4.1 km
- Duffield5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Burbage Close0.1 km
- Burbage Close0.1 km
- The Hawthorns0.1 km
- The Hawthorns0.1 km
- Whitemoor House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE560EE · Data under Open Government Licence