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About

Belper Town sits in the Amber Valley, centred around the River Derwent. The area's layout and historical significance are deeply tied to the valley's industrial past, with the river providing the original power source. This legacy is evident in the local architecture and the overall structure of the community, which developed around the waterway and the surrounding hillsides.

A key feature is the series of historic mill buildings, including the North Mill, which form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town's streets and residential areas extend from this core, with local commerce and services concentrated in the centre. The landscape is characterised by the river corridor and the rising ground of the valley sides, which define the area's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Belper Town has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Belper Town is £46,261 per year. There are 3 schools in Belper Town: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Belper Town is home to around 7,523 people, with a population density of about 1,146.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Belper Town Population
7,523
Population density
1,146.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.29(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.02(-11%)
Shoplifting
13.56(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.11(+9%)
Public order
7.71(+11%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,027
93.38%
Other White
179
2.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
54
0.72%
Irish
46
0.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.56%
Total population: 7,525

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,456
37.97%
No qualifications
1,143
17.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,048
16.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
754
11.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
559
8.64%
Total 16+ residents: 6,468

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,436
39.15%
Owns with a mortgage
1,048
28.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
682
18.59%
Other social rented
279
7.61%
Social rents from council
128
3.49%
Total households: 3,668

Property prices in Belper Town

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £228,000 in Belper Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Belper Town in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Belper Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached33£243,000
Detached22£283,750
Terraced47£245,000
Flats25£155,000

10 years median price trend in Belper Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belper Town.

All postcodes in Belper Town

DE562UH

Belper Lane

DE560UL

Millers Way

DE561BS

Allstone Lee

DE561DX

Ford Street

DE561WA

Gibfield Lane

DE561WH

Derby Road

DE561UG

Eagle Close

DE560QA

The Woodridge

DE560RN

Foundry Lane

DE561FZ

Market Place

DE560QW

Derby Road

DE561DE

Field Lane

DE560QH

Chevin Road

DE561SW

Derby Road

DE561UU

Derby Road

DE560QQ

Well Lane

DE560UU

Makeney Mews

DE561EL

Acorn Drive

DE561FY

Cheapside

DE561TB

Vicarage Close

DE561DG

Green Lane

DE561QA

King Street

DE561UR

Brookside

DE560QF

Mount Pleasant

DE561UN

Strutt Street

DE560SA

Fullers Close

DE561QL

Dalton Drive

DE561UP

Wellington Court

DE561EY

Church Street

DE561EB

St Peters Close

DE561DT

Mill Street

DE561GD

High Pavement

DE561LX

Willow Grove

DE561FE

Mill View

DE560RU

Makeney

DE561FU

Primary Close

DE561PE

Glenview

DE561LE

Alder Road

DE561NW

The Fleet

DE561QH

St Swithuns Court

DE560QG

Moscow

DE560RD

Vicarage Road

DE561BG

Acorn Way

DE561QJ

Wilders Lea Court

DE561TZ

Kedleston Close

DE560QX

Hillside View

DE560UQ

Millers Way

DE560QY

River View

DE561RX

Agnes Drive

DE561QF

Green Lane

DE561QN

Goods Road

DE560RH

South View

DE561NG

Melbourne Close

DE561DU

Mill Street

DE562UB

Wyver Lane

DE561AR

Chapel Street

DE561LZ

Park Road

DE561JG

Nottingham Road

DE561PQ

Chevin Mews

DE562UE

The Scotches

DE561HE

Bridge Street

DE561DB

Church Walk

DE561WN

Derwent Street

DE561GZ

Belper North

DE561LF

Park Road

DE561DD

Field Lane

DE561RF

Belper North

DE561FB

Shortlands

DE561BP

Edale Way

DE561DR

Long Row

DE561LP

Alder Road

DE561AY

Bridge Street

DE561SE

Kiln Drive

DE561PB

Holbrook Road

DE561HY

Parkside

DE561DN

William Street

DE561BD

Crown Terrace

DE561PW

King Street

DE561BZ

Green Lane

DE569AH

Goods Road

DE561BA

Bridge Street

DE562UD

Derwent View

DE561NP

Days Lane

DE561JZ

The Hutfall

DE561AZ

Bridge Street

DE561RB

Clan Drive

DE560UP

Millers Way

DE560RJ

Hopping Hill

DE560QE

Chevin Alley

DE561SF

Unity Close

DE561PL

King Street

DE562TY

Spring Close

DE561DL

George Street

DE561YD

Bridge Foot

DE561PN

King Street

DE569GL

Goods Road

DE561BT

Leycote Way

DE561BR

Birch Vale

DE561UQ

Derwent Street

DE569FF

Goods Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.