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Belper Town

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

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

Crime

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

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

Economics

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

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)

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
Semi-Detached	33	£243,000	£153,000	£215,000	£270,000	£335,000
Detached	22	£283,750	£190,345	£212,750	£348,750	£425,000
Terraced	47	£245,000	£141,850	£191,250	£305,000	£351,400
Flats	25	£155,000	£98,000	£120,500	£170,000	£178,000

10 years median price trend in Belper Town

Data Sources

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

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

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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Housing

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