Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

EDALE WAY, DE56 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDALE WAY, DE56 1BP.

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Population

222

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /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: DE56 1BP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 48% social renting, DE56 1BP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

DE56 1BP is a safe, established residential area on Edale Way, 0.3km from Laund Hill in Belper. Administratively it sits within Belper North ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DE56 1BP is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.

Census 2021 statistics for DE56 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00098186 (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 1BP. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 175,000

2 sales · Mean £ 175,000

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

DE56 1BP has low crime rates — 18 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 offences27
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Outstanding189 pupils0.2 km
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Long Row Primary School

Good256 pupils0.5 km
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St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good450 pupils0.6 km
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Pottery Primary School

Good320 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Fishers Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Belper Booze0.8 km
  • Birds0.8 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Gummers Of King Street0.9 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Belper House0.7 km
  • Black Swan0.8 km
  • Cross Keys0.8 km
  • Grapes Inn Public House0.7 km
  • Nags Head0.8 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Josi0.7 km
  • Bengal Blues0.8 km
  • Retreat on the Row1.0 km
  • Artisan Bean Company0.9 km
  • Costa0.8 km
  • + 33 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Continental Food Bar0.8 km
  • Forum Foods0.8 km
  • Gurkha Express0.8 km
  • Oriental Villa0.8 km
  • Dessertalicious0.7 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bridge Hill House0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belper0.7 km
  • Ambergate3.4 km
  • Duffield4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • St Elizabeths Primary School0.2 km
  • Queen Elizabeth School0.2 km
  • Queen Elizabeth School0.2 km
  • Marsh Lane0.3 km
  • Marsh Lane0.3 km