Postcode Analysis Amber Valley, East Midlands

LEIGHTON WAY, DE56 1SU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGHTON WAY, DE56 1SU.

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Population

130

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE56 1SU 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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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DE56 1SU is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 67% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 58). Property prices are trending up 15.0% year-on-year.

home £156,500 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE56 1SU is a mixed residential area on Leighton Way, 0.4km from Belper in Belper. Administratively it sits within Belper South ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.

For families considering a move, DE56 1SU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE56 1SU are sourced from Output Area E00170713 (shared with 4 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 1SU. The average age is 57.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 155,000

13 sales · Mean £ 159,346

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

Crime around DE56 1SU is moderate at 79 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting50
Violence and sexual offences43
Other theft27
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Long Row Primary School

Good256 pupils0.8 km
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Herbert Strutt Primary School

Good192 pupils1.0 km
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St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Outstanding189 pupils1.3 km
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St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good450 pupils1.4 km
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Pottery Primary School

Good320 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Fishers Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Belper Booze0.4 km
  • Birds0.4 km
  • Card Factory0.4 km
  • Gummers Of King Street0.4 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Belper House0.6 km
  • Black Swan0.5 km
  • Cross Keys0.5 km
  • Grapes Inn Public House0.8 km
  • Nags Head0.6 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Josi0.6 km
  • Bengal Blues0.5 km
  • Artisan Bean Company0.3 km
  • Costa0.4 km
  • Distinct Gaming Limited0.5 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Continental Food Bar0.5 km
  • Forum Foods0.5 km
  • Oriental Villa0.5 km
  • Dessertalicious0.6 km
  • Niks Signature0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons0.2 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.3 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Chevin Green Farm0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belper0.6 km
  • Duffield3.6 km
  • Ambergate4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Herbert Strutt School0.1 km
  • Meadow View0.1 km
  • Meadow View0.1 km
  • Babington Hospital0.1 km
  • Babington Hospital0.1 km