Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

SYCAMORE CROFT, DE56 1SL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYCAMORE CROFT, DE56 1SL.

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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

DE56 1SL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DE56 1SL is a safe, established residential area on Sycamore Croft, 0.3km from Pinchom's Hill in Amber Valley. Administratively it sits within Belper South ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.

For families considering a move, DE56 1SL represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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: With prices averaging £164k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DE56 1SL 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 1SL. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 201,250

4 sales · Mean £ 181,875

Semi-Detached

£ 228,000

1 sales · Mean £ 228,000

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

DE56 1SL 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 offences62
Anti-social behaviour26
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson9
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 pupils1.2 km
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Belper School and Sixth Form Centre

Requires Improvement1218 pupils1.3 km
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St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good450 pupils1.4 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

13 nearby
  • Josi0.9 km
  • Bengal Blues0.9 km
  • I Should Cocoa1.0 km
  • Praan1.0 km
  • Ritz Bingo0.9 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Continental Food Bar0.9 km
  • Forum Foods0.9 km
  • Gurkha Express0.8 km
  • Oriental Villa0.9 km
  • Full Moon0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belper1.2 km
  • Duffield3.5 km
  • Ambergate4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Road Shops0.2 km
  • Park Road Shops0.2 km
  • Chestnut Avenue0.2 km
  • Maple Drive0.3 km
  • Maple Drive0.3 km