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.
HOLBROOK ROAD, DE56 1PA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLBROOK ROAD, DE56 1PA.
256
53
£ 38,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Herbert Strutt Primary School
Long Row Primary School
Milford Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- Central England Co-operative0.8 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: DE561PA · Data under Open Government Licence