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Belper Town

About

Belper Town is located in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England. It lies along the River Derwent, approximately 8 miles north of Derby. The town has a mix of historic and modern architecture, with landmarks like the North Mill, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its industrial heritage. The area is surrounded by green spaces, including Belper Parks and the Derwent Valley Mills.

The town centre features independent shops, cafes, and pubs, alongside supermarkets and chain stores. Public transport links include a railway station on the Derwent Valley Line, connecting to Derby and Matlock. Belper has several schools, sports facilities, and community events like the annual Belper Arts Festival. The surrounding countryside offers walking and cycling routes, such as the Derwent Valley Heritage Way.

Area overview

On average Belper Town has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Belper Town is £38,700 per year. There are 3 schools in Belper Town: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Belper Town Population

7,523

Population density

1,146.8 per km²

Demographics

British

7,027

93.38%

Other White

179

2.38%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.72%

Irish

0.61%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.56%

Total population: 7,525

Housing

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 133 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 in Belper Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,500 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	19	£292,500	£173,100	£238,750	£386,000	£443,400
Flats	18	£138,250	£78,875	£116,250	£167,250	£176,300
Semi-Detached	31	£269,000	£182,500	£233,725	£302,500	£372,750
Terraced	65	£225,000	£141,200	£192,500	£305,000	£345,000

10 years median price trend in Belper Town

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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