Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

HOLBROOK ROAD, DE56 1PA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLBROOK ROAD, DE56 1PA.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DE56 1PA 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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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DE56 1PA — age 53, 82% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £160k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 15.2% year-on-year.

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

DE56 1PA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Holbrook Road, 0.8km from Chevinside in Belper. Administratively it sits within Belper South 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 — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 15.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE56 1PA are sourced from Output Area E00098204 (shared with 13 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 1PA. The average age is 52.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 172,000

7 sales · Mean £ 160,928

Detached

£ 188,200

6 sales · Mean £ 175,322

Semi-Detached

£ 182,000

1 sales · Mean £ 182,000

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

DE56 1PA has low crime rates — 24 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 offences22
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft6
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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Herbert Strutt Primary School

Good192 pupils0.8 km
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Long Row Primary School

Good256 pupils1.3 km
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Milford Primary School

Good101 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Belper Booze0.9 km
  • Birds0.9 km
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • Gummers Of King Street0.8 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.9 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Bartleby's0.8 km
  • Old Kings Head0.7 km
  • The Bank @ Belper0.8 km
  • The Curious Pig In The Pantry0.8 km
  • The Railway0.9 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Artisan Bean Company0.8 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Distinct Gaming Limited0.9 km
  • I Should Cocoa0.8 km
  • Praan0.8 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Continental Food Bar0.9 km
  • Forum Foods0.9 km
  • Oriental Villa0.9 km
  • Full Moon0.5 km
  • Fresh Bite Pizzaria0.9 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Chevin Green Farm0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belper1.0 km
  • Duffield3.1 km
  • Ambergate5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Glen View0.0 km
  • Glen View0.0 km
  • Canada Street0.2 km
  • Canada Street0.2 km
  • Goods Yard0.2 km