Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

BIRCH VIEW CLOSE, DE56 1RS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCH VIEW CLOSE, DE56 1RS.

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Population

483

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE56 1RS spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 41.3% year-on-year.

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

DE56 1RS is a safe, established residential area on Birch View Close, 0.2km from Pinchom's Hill in Amber Valley. Administratively it sits within Belper South ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k, up 41.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE56 1RS are sourced from Output Area E00098209 (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 1RS. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 257,500

4 sales · Mean £ 263,750

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

DE56 1RS has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences59
Anti-social behaviour26
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Herbert Strutt Primary School

Good192 pupils0.1 km
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Pottery Primary School

Good320 pupils1.1 km
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Belper School and Sixth Form Centre

Requires Improvement1218 pupils1.2 km
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St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good450 pupils1.3 km
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Long Row Primary School

Good256 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Fishers Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Manor Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Prestige Beauty0.9 km
  • Reunion1.0 km
  • The Ritz Cinema0.9 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Belper House0.9 km
  • Black Swan0.9 km
  • Cross Keys0.9 km
  • Grapes Inn Public House0.9 km
  • Nags Head0.8 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Josi0.9 km
  • Bengal Blues0.9 km
  • Vaillant Industrial Group1.0 km
  • I Should Cocoa1.0 km
  • Praan1.0 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Continental Food Bar0.9 km
  • Forum Foods0.9 km
  • Gurkha Express0.7 km
  • Oriental Villa0.9 km
  • Full Moon0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belper1.2 km
  • Duffield3.6 km
  • Ambergate4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Maple Drive0.2 km
  • Maple Drive0.2 km
  • Park Road Shops0.3 km
  • Park Road Shops0.3 km
  • Kirks Lane0.3 km