DE56 1SY is a mixed residential area on Brooke Close, 0.4km from Belper in Belper. Administratively it sits within Belper South ward and the Mid Derbyshire constituency.
For families considering a move, DE56 1SY represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 58) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, down 19.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE56 1SY are sourced from Output Area E00170713 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOKE CLOSE, DE56 1SY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKE CLOSE, DE56 1SY.
130
58
£ 38,700 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE56 1SY 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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 58, DE56 1SY is established retirement territory. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 58). Property prices are trending down 19.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE56 1SY. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 249,000
6 sales · Mean £ 248,416
Semi-Detached
£ 256,250
2 sales · Mean £ 256,250
Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE56 1SY is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Long Row Primary School
Herbert Strutt Primary School
St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy
St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Pottery Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Fishers Convenience Store0.4 km
- Belper Booze0.3 km
- Birds0.4 km
- Card Factory0.3 km
- Gummers Of King Street0.3 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Belper House0.5 km
- Black Swan0.4 km
- Cross Keys0.4 km
- Grapes Inn Public House0.7 km
- Nags Head0.5 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Josi0.5 km
- Bengal Blues0.4 km
- Artisan Bean Company0.3 km
- Costa0.3 km
- Distinct Gaming Limited0.4 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Continental Food Bar0.4 km
- Forum Foods0.4 km
- Gurkha Express1.0 km
- Oriental Villa0.4 km
- Dessertalicious0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.2 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.2 km
- Central England Co-operative0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Chevin Green Farm0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belper0.5 km
- Duffield3.6 km
- Ambergate4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Meadow View0.1 km
- Meadow View0.1 km
- New Road0.1 km
- Herbert Strutt School0.1 km
- Babington Hospital0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE561SY · Data under Open Government Licence