DE56 2ED is a mixed residential area located 1.0km from Shottlegate in Amber Valley. Administratively it sits within Alport ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for DE56 2ED are sourced from Output Area E00098147 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE56 2ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE56 2ED.
271
46
£ 43,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
DE56 2ED is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE56 2ED. The average age is 45.6. 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Shottle Hall1.0 km
- Dovedale Catering And Events Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belper3.2 km
- Ambergate4.7 km
- Duffield5.6 km
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Postcode Profile: DE562ED · Data under Open Government Licence