Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

DUNCAN CLOSE, DE56 1FS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNCAN CLOSE, DE56 1FS.

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

311

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DE56 1FS's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £216k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £216k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

DE56 1FS is a sought-after residential area on Duncan Close, 0.5km from Far Laund in Belper. Administratively it sits within Belper North ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.

For serious buyers, DE56 1FS is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £216k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DE56 1FS are sourced from Output Area E00098192 (shared with 9 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 1FS. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 212,000

3 sales · Mean £ 210,666

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

DE56 1FS has low crime rates — 8 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 offences12
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good450 pupils0.5 km
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St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Outstanding189 pupils0.8 km
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Pottery Primary School

Good320 pupils0.9 km
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Long Row Primary School

Good256 pupils1.2 km
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Belper School and Sixth Form Centre

Requires Improvement1218 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Queens Head0.8 km
  • Thorn Tree0.8 km
  • Fisherman's Rest0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Full House0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Far Laund News0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belper1.4 km
  • Ambergate3.0 km
  • Duffield5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • 1a Appleton Drive0.1 km
  • 1a Appleton Drive0.1 km
  • Laund Avenue0.2 km
  • Laund Avenue0.2 km
  • 30 Laund Close0.2 km