Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

WICKSTEED CLOSE, DE56 0EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WICKSTEED CLOSE, DE56 0EG.

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Population

218

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 43, DE56 0EG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £120k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

DE56 0EG is a safe, established residential area on Wicksteed Close, 0.5km from Openwoodgate in Belper. Administratively it sits within Belper East ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DE56 0EG are sourced from Output Area E00098170 (shared with 10 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 0EG. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 106,000

2 sales · Mean £ 106,000

Terraced

£ 97,000

7 sales · Mean £ 106,071

Flat

£ 68,500

2 sales · Mean £ 68,500

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

DE56 0EG has low crime rates — 19 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 pupils0.4 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 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Whitemoor Lane Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Pottery Service Station0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Black Bulls Head0.8 km
  • Greyhound Inn0.4 km
  • Belper Sports Centre Services0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Vaillant Industrial Group0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Full House0.6 km
  • Golden Gate Takeaway0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • The Hawthorns0.1 km
  • The Hawthorns0.1 km
  • Burbage Close0.2 km
  • Burbage Close0.2 km
  • Hunter Road0.2 km