Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

ST JAMES CLOSE, DE56 0EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES CLOSE, DE56 0EF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

280

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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8/10
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3/10
workEmployment
5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DE56 0EF — 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. Property prices are trending up 31.0% year-on-year.

home £190,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE56 0EF is a sought-after residential area on St James Close, 0.4km from Openwoodgate in Belper. Administratively it sits within Belper East ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, up 31.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE56 0EF are sourced from Output Area E00098181 (shared with 14 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 0EF. 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

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 158,750

10 sales · Mean £ 158,350

Semi-Detached

£ 139,995

3 sales · Mean £ 146,998

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

DE56 0EF has low crime rates — 17 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.

Violence and sexual offences49
Public order14
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Belper School and Sixth Form Centre

Requires Improvement1218 pupils0.3 km
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Pottery Primary School

Good320 pupils0.7 km
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St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good450 pupils1.3 km
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Herbert Strutt Primary School

Good192 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Whitemoor Lane Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Pottery Service Station0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Black Bulls Head0.8 km
  • Greyhound Inn0.5 km
  • Belper Sports Centre Services0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Vaillant Industrial Group0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Full House0.7 km
  • Golden Gate Takeaway0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belper2.0 km
  • Ambergate4.1 km
  • Duffield5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Hawthorns0.1 km
  • The Hawthorns0.1 km
  • Burbage Close0.1 km
  • Burbage Close0.2 km
  • Whitemoor Centre0.2 km